Masquerada: Songs and Shadows
Released Sep 2016
Masquerada is a single-player tactical RPG set in a Renaissance-inspired city of magic, where real-time combat can be paused to set up elemental combos powered by Venetian-styled masks. Come for gorgeous hand-drawn art; stay for the rich lore & a thoughtful, fully-voiced tale of intrigue & tragedy.
88% positive · 546 reviews
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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
Masquerada: Songs and Shadows launched on September 30, 2016 as a complete, story-driven single-player RPG. After launch, the developer shipped several patches addressing bugs and balance, followed by two notable content updates: a feature patch on October 17, 2016 (v1.10) and the New Game+ mode on August 8, 2017 (v1.20), which added extended dialogue, new bosses, 12 new masks, and multi-language localization. The v1.20 update represents the last major content addition to the game. The only DLC ever released was the Original Soundtrack on November 3, 2016, and no additional DLC has been listed or announced. The developer's last official communication was the v1.20 patch post on August 8, 2017 — nearly nine years ago as of today. There are no announced future updates, no unreleased DLC, and no roadmap suggesting additional content. The game was delivered as a complete narrative experience, and all post-launch additions have been fully shipped.
Evidence
v1.20 patch shipped New Game+ mode with new dialogue, bosses, 12 new masks, and multi-language localization. This is the last developer communication and the last major content addition to the game.
Only one DLC ever released — the Original Soundtrack. No additional DLC has been listed or announced.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Ysbryd Games
Achievements
27
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Navigate the masked deceptions and deadly magic of a vividly Venetian city in this fully voiced pause-for-tactics RPG.
In the turmoil-ridden Citte della Ombre, religion holds no sway. Only the songs sung of one’s deeds will carry an Ombrian’s legacy beyond death. Those who hold even the smallest morsel of power will make every effort to ensure their songs live on. Enter the Mascherines - masks that grant their wielders the power to channel the elements and cast destructive magic.
The Mascherines have perpetuated a culture of inequality between the power-hungry guildsmen known as the Masquerada and the impoverished lower classes, the Contadani. A prolonged civil war, ignited by Contadani rebels who steal Mascherines from the Masquerada, has only drawn scars of mistrust across the Citte since.
One of Ombre’s finest sleuths, Cicero Gavar, was exiled for a crime against the state five years ago, but he is now summoned back to Ombre to solve the mysterious kidnapping of the diplomat Razitof Azrus. As other members of the Masquerada join his investigation, all having their doubts about one another within this culture of deception, their faith will be pushed to the limit as a deeper conspiracy lurks in the shadows of Ombre.
FEATURES:
In the turmoil-ridden Citte della Ombre, religion holds no sway. Only the songs sung of one’s deeds will carry an Ombrian’s legacy beyond death. Those who hold even the smallest morsel of power will make every effort to ensure their songs live on. Enter the Mascherines - masks that grant their wielders the power to channel the elements and cast destructive magic.
The Mascherines have perpetuated a culture of inequality between the power-hungry guildsmen known as the Masquerada and the impoverished lower classes, the Contadani. A prolonged civil war, ignited by Contadani rebels who steal Mascherines from the Masquerada, has only drawn scars of mistrust across the Citte since.
One of Ombre’s finest sleuths, Cicero Gavar, was exiled for a crime against the state five years ago, but he is now summoned back to Ombre to solve the mysterious kidnapping of the diplomat Razitof Azrus. As other members of the Masquerada join his investigation, all having their doubts about one another within this culture of deception, their faith will be pushed to the limit as a deeper conspiracy lurks in the shadows of Ombre.
FEATURES:
- Your Fight, Your Pace: Use the tactical pause to control the rush of combat, position your party and plan their attacks by the second.
- A Game of Tag: Lay elemental magic tags upon your enemies, and activate the tags with another element for crowd-controlling status effects!
- Vivid Comicbook Art: Feast your eyes on dreamy colours and environmental linework inspired by French comic artists, blended with stylized 3D characters for a timeless aesthetic.
- A Fully Voiced Tale: The drama at the heart of Ombre unfolds over 12 hours of narrative, fully voiced by VO heavyweights like Matthew Mercer and Jennifer Hale.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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