Cyber Shadow
Released Jan 2021
The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.
83% positive · 1,536 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
Cyber Shadow launched on January 26, 2021 as a self-contained ninja action platformer. Following launch, the developer shipped two patches adding gameplay improvements and bug fixes (February and June 2021), with the June 15, 2021 Version 1.04 update also adding hidden Easter Egg challenges — the last substantive content update. After that, activity dropped to a single community engagement post in November 2021. There have been no developer communications about Cyber Shadow itself since late 2021. The most recent news post (May 31, 2026) is a publisher announcement for an entirely different game, Mina the Hollower, with no mention of new Cyber Shadow content. No DLC was ever announced or listed, no roadmap was published, and the store description presents the game as a complete, standalone narrative experience. The game launched as a finished product and received minor post-launch polish before the developer moved on.
Evidence
Version 1.04 added hidden Easter Egg challenges and a special in-game skill, along with localization and texture fixes. This is the last substantive update to the game.
Store description presents Cyber Shadow as a complete, self-contained story-driven ninja action game with no mention of DLC, expansions, or ongoing content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Yacht Club Games
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
The world has been taken over by the evil Dr. Progen and his merciless synthetic army. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin. Your robotic companion, L-Gion, is your only guide through the ruins of Mekacity. How far will Shadow go to protect his clan and the one he loves? Is there more to their bond than meets the eye? Only you can unlock the secrets to your clan's ancient powers. Hurry before you run out of time! The road to redemption awaits in Cyber Shadow, the quintessential Ninja Action game.
Features
- Experience sharply honed ninja platforming action! Dash, slice, and leap your way through the depths of Mekacity as you explore claustrophobic factories, corrupted research labs, fortified coastlines, vast skyscapes, and more!
- Powered by the lost souls of the ninja clan, Dr. Progen’s army mercilessly hunted down all life forms. As the sole survivor, you must take down more than a dozen apocalyptic bosses, ranging from enormous war machines to your synthetically-enhanced clan rivals.
- Rescue your clan to unlock permanent Ninjutsu skills and abilities. Attack from afar with shurikens and kunai, or get closer by using your double jump, cross slash, or wall slide techniques. Summon fire, charge slashes, parries and much more to realize your true potential.
- Experience a gripping story– told both in-game and through animated cinematic story scenes between the action. Shadow returns from oblivion, hurtling through Mekacity on borrowed time for what will surely be his last mission. It’s unclear what transpired before he met his fate, but his clan was betrayed. What has become of the Clan’s master? Who can be trusted when nothing is as it seems?
- Authentic 8-bit presentation with handcrafted sprites, a detailed pixel aesthetic, and perfect controls. Modern touches like fluid animation, multilayered parallax backgrounds, and evolved game design.
- Pulse-pounding soundtrack by Enrique Martin.
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Last evaluated Jun 18, 2026
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