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Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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Frequently asked about Shmadow
- Is Shmadow verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shmadow is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Shmadow cost?
- Shmadow is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Shmadow have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Shmadow supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to Shmadow?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shmadow are Shwip, Assault Android Cactus+, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours.
- Who developed Shmadow?
- Shmadow was developed by Extrokold Games.
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