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Shu

Side-scrolling platformer about escaping a storm with rescued villagers' powers

Coatsink, Secret Lunch · Published by Coatsink · Released Oct 4, 2016

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 231
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
1
right now
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update
9 years ago
May 24, 2017

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 85/100 (critic reviews)

What is Shu?

Shu is a side-scrolling platformer set across five lands after a storm destroys Shu's village. You cross levels, find collectibles, and rescue stranded villagers whose abilities help you navigate obstacles.

For you if...

  • +you like side-scrolling levels built around changing abilities
  • +you enjoy hunting for collectibles and hidden secrets
  • +you like testing your speed in time trials

Not for you if...

  • you want an open world instead of separate levels
  • you prefer multiplayer over a single-player platformer

What players say

76% of 231 reviews are positive

Players praise the platforming's smooth flow.

Screenshots and trailer

Shu

Shu system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i3 @ 2.13GHz or Equivalent
Graphics
AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Series or Equivalent
Memory
3 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
Notes
16:9 aspect ratio monitor

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 onwards
Processor
Intel Core i5 @ 2.13GHz or Equivalent
Graphics
GeForce GTX 750 1GB or equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
Notes
16:9 aspect ratio monitor

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
42
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Unsupported

  • Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese.

Tags

Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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