Shadows Peak

First-person horror with nonlinear exploration and a mystery to investigate

Gua · Released Mar 13, 2017

Reviews: Mixed; 69% of 332
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Jan 6, 2018
Minimum PC: GT 630; 4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shadows Peak?

Shadows Peak is an open-world horror adventure set in an area associated with disappearances and strange sightings. You play writer Tom Blair researching local legends for a book, roaming large environments and progressing through the story in a nonlinear order.

For you if...

+you prefer horror centered on discovery rather than constant action

Not for you if...

−you want clear directions about where to go next
−you want a horror game to play cooperatively

What players say

69% of 332 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere and freedom to explore. Opinions on the plot twists are mixed, and some players find the later section weaker than the opening.

Screenshots and trailer

Shadows Peak system requirements

Minimum: GT 630, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo e8500
Graphics: DirectX 9 graphics card with 512Mb Video RAM: GeForce 8800 GTS, GT 630, GT 740M, ATI Radeon HD 2600, Intel HD 4600 and above
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: For 30 fps on 1280x720 resolution, using minimum graphics quality settings.

Does Shadows Peak have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Shadows Peak 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
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English, Russian. Text only: French, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, German, Korean.

Does Shadows Peak 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