Shadow Alchemist

An isometric puzzle adventure about transforming yourself to escape

PostHuman Interactive · Released Nov 22, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 95% of 106
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; May 11, 2025
Minimum PC: OpenGL 3.3 compatible; 1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shadow Alchemist?

You explore a dungeon in this single-player, isometric pixel-art puzzle adventure, investigating your past along a linear route. You solve environmental puzzles using powers that let you shrink, become invincible, or create a duplicate, with occasional enemies to fight or evade. Each apparent escape brings changes to the dungeon and your memories.

For you if...

+you enjoy surreal settings and unraveling a mystery

Not for you if...

−you want frequent battles and a combat-focused adventure

What players say

95% of 106 reviews are positive

Players praise the story and value for money. They also report bugs and point to the short length as a limitation.

Screenshots and trailer

Shadow Alchemist system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 3.3 compatible, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: 1 Ghz
Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 compatible
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 150 MB available space

Does Shadow Alchemist have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Shadow Alchemist run on Steam Deck?

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

Display output has nonblocking issues
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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 9
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Shadow Alchemist 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