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Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

First-person arena shooter with katana combat and grappling-hook movement

Flying Wild Hog · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Mar 1, 2022

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Mixed
69% of 5,675
Recent reviews
Mixed
68% of 44 in 30 days
Players
9
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Feb 16, 2023
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 760
8 GB RAM · 31 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 71/100 (critic reviews)

What is Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition?

This single-player first-person shooter takes place in a mythical Japanese realm overrun by demons. As Lo Wang, you move through chapters with jumps and a grappling hook, fighting demons in arenas with guns and a katana while trying to recapture a dragon he released.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast gunfights mixed with katana attacks
  • +you like wall running and grappling between fights
  • +you want survival arenas and tougher difficulty options

Not for you if...

  • −you want open exploration and extensive weapon customization
  • −you dislike platforming between first-person shooter battles

What players say

69% of 5,675 reviews are positive · 68% of 44 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast combat, gunplay, and movement. Common complaints are the short campaign, repetitive arena battles, and dialogue that players find less funny than in earlier games.

How many players finish Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition?

40% of Steam players have unlocked «Dragon Slayer», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

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Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 760, 8 GB RAM, 31 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
AMD Phenom II X4 965 (4 * 3400) or equivalent. Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent.
Graphics
Radeon R7 260X (2048 VRAM) or equivalent. GeForce GTX 760 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent.
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
31 GB available space
Notes
The Minimum Specification listed allows gameplay experience at 30 FPS on average while using Low graphical settings and 1080p resolution.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (8 * 3200) or equivalent. Intel Core i7-6950X (10 * 3000) or equivalent.
Graphics
Radeon RX 5700 (8192 VRAM) or equivalent. GeForce GTX 1080 (8192 MB) or equivalent.
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
31 GB available space
Notes
The Recommended Specification listed allows gameplay experience at 60 FPS on average while using High graphical settings and 1080p resolution.

Does Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
38
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Polish, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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