Shadow Era

Dark fantasy card battles where playable cards double as resources

Wulven Game Studios · Released Apr 4, 2022

As of Oct 28, 2026: Third-party account required

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 77
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 months ago; Jun 13, 2026
Minimum PC: with DX10 (shader model 4…; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shadow Era?

Shadow Era is a free-to-play collectible trading card game. You choose a Human hero and receive a starter deck, then battle AI opponents in a campaign or other players in cross-platform online matches.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with different hero and deck combinations

Not for you if...

−you want real-time action rather than tactical card matches

What players say

74% of 77 reviews are positive

Players praise the strategic depth, card artwork, and ways to earn cards without spending money. Some criticize the monetization.

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Shadow Era system requirements

Minimum: with DX10 (shader model 4…, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1+
Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Minimum resolution 1024x768

Does Shadow Era have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Shadow Era run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Email and password
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Shadow Era 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam