Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
A 2D metroidvania where you explore in a flying saucer
Shadow Planet Productions · Published by Xbox Game Studios · Released Apr 17, 2012
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 88% of 602
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Nov 1, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- Unknown
- no patch notes on Steam
Metacritic: 76/100 (critic reviews)
What is Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet?
You pilot a ship through the Shadow Planet in this 2D action-adventure, fighting creatures and solving puzzles to save your home world. You travel toward the planet's center and upgrade your ship with alien technology along the way.
For you if...
- +you like returning to earlier areas with new abilities
- +you want to play cooperatively with friends
Not for you if...
- −you want a long campaign with a sprawling world
- −you want the story to be the main attraction
What players say
88% of 602 reviews are positive
Players praise the art style, especially the eerie environments and creature designs. Recent complaints point to awkward aiming and steering controls.
Screenshots and trailer
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet system requirements
Minimum: FX series+, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor
- Intel Core Duo (1.25ghz) / AMD Athlon XP (1.8ghz)
- Graphics
- GeForce FX series+ / Radeon 9500+
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2 GB HD space
Does Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet have co-op or multiplayer?
Yes: co-op (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.
Does Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Not supported on SteamOS
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 17
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet 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
