Cyber Shadow

Side-scrolling ninja platformer with unlockable moves and tough bosses

Aarne "MekaSkull" Hunziker · Published by Yacht Club Games · Released Jan 26, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 1,556
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; peak 24h 3
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 5 years ago; Jun 15, 2021

What is Cyber Shadow?

This single-player action platformer follows Shadow, the last survivor of his ninja clan, through the ruins of Mekacity after a synthetic army takes over. Jump, dash, and slash through side-scrolling areas, defeat bosses, and rescue clan members to unlock permanent abilities.

For you if...

+you enjoy challenging ninja combat and precise platforming
+you like gaining new moves as you progress
+you prefer retro pixel art and chiptune music

Not for you if...

−you want forgiving checkpoints during difficult platforming sections
−you expect extensive exploration instead of mostly linear stages

What players say

83% of 1,556 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat and platforming, the progression of new abilities, the pixel art, and the music. The most common complaint is punishing difficulty spikes, often tied to enemy placement and checkpoint spacing; some players also find the parry controls awkward.

Screenshots and trailer

Cyber Shadow system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP SP3
Processor: 2.0GHz or more, 32-bit
Graphics: ATI Radeon X1300 / Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / Intel HD 3000 or better
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese.