Shadow of the Depth

Shadow of the Depth

Released Apr 2025

Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

69% positive · 474 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Shadow of the Depth launched its full version (v1.0) on April 9, 2025, after a period of Early Access development. The v1.0 update delivered substantial new content — a new character (Yun), a new level (Void Realm), new bosses, new weapons, and an ending animation, marking the game's completion as a packaged product. Prior to the 1.0 launch, the developer maintained an active update cadence throughout Early Access, shipping feature patches regularly through 2024. A March 2025 beta announcement previewed the v1.0 content, which then shipped on April 9, 2025. A small bug-fix patch followed on April 17, 2025. Since the v1.0 release on April 9, 2025, there have been no further developer communications for this game — no feature patches, no content announcements, no roadmap, and no DLC listings. The developer's most recent news post in the feed (dated May 15, 2026) is actually the launch announcement for a different game entirely — PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer — published under the same developer/publisher account (ChillyRoom). This confirms the studio is active but has shifted focus to a new title rather than continuing development on Shadow of the Depth. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content, and no developer statements indicating ongoing plans for this game. The game launched as a complete product at v1.0, and the developer has not signaled any intent to continue updating it.
Evidence
v1.0 launched with a new character (Yun), a new level (Void Realm), new bosses, new weapons, and an ending animation — marking the full release of the game.
news post · Apr 10, 2025 source content shipped
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ChillyRoom published a launch announcement for a separate new game, PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer, on May 15, 2026 — indicating the studio is active but focused on a new project rather than continuing Shadow of the Depth.
news post · May 15, 2026 source development ending
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Details

Developer
Publisher
ChillyRoom
Achievements
34
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Overview

Dive into Shadow of the Depth, a thrilling action roguelike with top-down perspective and stunning hand-drawn visuals.
Featuring a dark world and five distinct characters, players will explore an ever-changing labyrinth through an immersive combat system that challenges them to create and experiment with all the tools at their disposal. Find your perfect warrior, explore a world caught between light and shadow and see if you have what it takes to survive an onslaught of powerful monsters.

Key Features

· 5 PLAYSTYLES - Multiple outstanding characters for you to choose from, each with unique abilities and characteristics.


  • Arthur, a melee warrior excelling in high defence at the expense of his agility, fights with a sword and shield, an expert in defensive manoeuvres. The son of a blacksmith, and seeking vengeance on the monsters that killed his father.
  • Arya is an agile assassin with dual daggers, dealing high damage from up close, and as survivable as she can dodge enemy attacks. A wandering bounty hunter, often found skulking in the shadows of taverns and the lairs of monsters.
  • Stephanie, an enigmatic sorcerer proficient in fire, frost and lightning magics, boasts powerful attacks at long ranges, but sacrifices survivability and agility. Able to teleport from danger at the cost of mana, she wields a magic orb.
  • Phyllis (archer/hunter), a ranged attacker, is able to summon a wolf, a bear, and two eagles to divert enemy attention as she attacks.
  • Ginzo, a swordsman with an extended attack range, wields a katana, and uses flashing sword slashes reminiscent of samurai.


· HACK N’ SLASH - Intense hack-and-slash action, seamlessly integrated with Rogue-like elements.


· COMBO MOVES - Each character in Shadow of the Depth features their own distinct array of primary and ultimate skills, underpinned by multiple combo options or exclusive moves. Rhythmic combos, which task players with carefully timing their button hits, add depth to combat encounters, encouraging the mastering of all five of the game’s playable characters.


· HAND-PAINTED - Hand-painted visuals help bring Shadow of the Depth’s dark and brooding world to life. Dynamic lighting adds further depth to the world, creating a tangible atmosphere which sits at the heart of every encounter.


·ROGUELIKE - Explore randomly generated dungeons full of challenges, comprising three grand chapters, each culminating in thrilling and tense boss battles.

About Us

We’re a team of 5 people that have been working on SOTD for over 5 years. In Shadow of the Depth, we've crafted a dark and intricate world, and the playable characters are simply tailored for entertaining gamers with various combat mindsets. We hope that you can find enjoyment in mastering your characters and their development, indulging in the pure combat while refining your gaming skills, and perhaps you’ll discover a new combat preference.

You're welcome to join our Discord server or follow us on X (@ChillyRoom) for updates, discussions about the game, and your valued suggestions and support.


Do you have what it takes to conquer the depths?
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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