Shadows of the Afterland

A supernatural point-and-click mystery with magic and possession puzzles

Aruma Studios · Released Feb 10, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 137
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 5 months ago; May 5, 2026
Minimum PC: 1 GB of VRAM ( Core 3rd; 2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shadows of the Afterland?

This single-player, 2D adventure moves between Madrid in 1960 and the afterlife, where a soul arrives with memories of a policewoman not yet born. You investigate a mysterious death by exploring locations, talking to spirits, and using magic, possession, and travel between worlds to solve puzzles.

For you if...

+you like old-school adventures that mix mystery and comedy

Not for you if...

−you prefer reflex-based action to conversation and puzzle-solving

What players say

96% of 137 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, voice acting, and story. The recurring complaint is the short length, with some players also finding the pacing uneven.

Screenshots and trailer

Shadows of the Afterland system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB of VRAM ( Core 3rd, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10+
Processor: 2Ghz SSE3 + 64 bit
Graphics: 1 GB of VRAM (Intel Core 3rd, 4th gen GPUs not supported)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Shadows of the Afterland have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Shadows of the Afterland run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 22
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Spanish - Spain, German.

Does Shadows of the Afterland 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