Shores Unknown

Party-based tactical RPG where orders resolve after you finish planning

Vallynne · Published by Hitcents · Released Feb 17, 2021 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mixed; 67% of 99
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Dec 6, 2021
Minimum PC: GTX 650; 4 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shores Unknown?

This single-player dark fantasy RPG follows a mercenary company fleeing the Crown after a failed assignment. You explore unfamiliar lands, form alliances, and command your company in gridless battles.

For you if...

+you like developing characters through equipment and combat choices

Not for you if...

−you prefer real-time combat with direct control over movement
−you want a finished game rather than early access

What players say

67% of 99 reviews are positive

Players praise the low-poly environments and story. Combat divides opinion: some praise its mechanics, while others criticize harsh difficulty and unpredictable outcomes once orders are locked in. Recent reviewers report a prolonged lack of updates and describe development as abandoned.

Screenshots and trailer

Shores Unknown system requirements

Minimum: GTX 650, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or higher
Processor: Intel Core™ i5-2400 or equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 or AMD Radeon™ equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Shores Unknown have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Shores Unknown 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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

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

Does Shores Unknown 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