Shu
Released Oct 2016
Shu is a stylish 2.5D platformer set in a beautiful and engrossing world. Guide Shu and a cast of beautifully hand-drawn characters as they run, jump and glide their way across exotic lands, forever pursued by the monstrous and unrelenting Storm. CAN YOU OUTRUN THE END OF THE WORLD?
76% positive · 232 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
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Evaluation
Shu launched on October 4, 2016 as a complete 2.5D platformer. After launch, Coatsink delivered two rounds of free post-launch content under the "Caverns of the Nightjars" banner: the first update on April 14, 2017 added 3 new levels, and a second update on May 24, 2017 added another 3 levels, new character combinations, collectibles, achievements, and time trial records. Both updates were delivered as promised — the April post explicitly noted "3 more to come on May 23rd," and that content shipped the following day. The store description now reflects this additional content ("'Caverns of the Nightjars' additional content"), indicating it has been fully incorporated into the game's package. No further content has been announced or teased since May 2017. The sole DLC listing is the original soundtrack, which released alongside the game. There have been no developer communications of any kind since May 24, 2017, and no outstanding commitments remain. The game appears to have shipped as a complete product with its post-launch content cycle now concluded.
Evidence
Second Caverns of the Nightjars update delivered the promised 3 additional levels, new character combinations, collectibles, achievements, and time trial records — fulfilling the commitment made in the April post.
Free 'Caverns of the Nightjars' DLC launched with 3 new levels, new character combos, collectibles, and achievements; explicitly promised 3 more levels arriving May 23rd.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Coatsink
Achievements
42
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game

When the great and terrible Storm destroys the village, Shu embarks on a desperate journey to survive. Along the journey Shu encounters stranded villagers; survivors of the devastation that need help. In return for Shu's assistance, these peculiar characters grant unique special abilities that Shu can use to traverse the treacherous path ahead.
Shu and the villagers' only hope is to work together, in search of sanctuary - and a way to stop the Storm.
CAN YOU OUTRUN THE END OF THE WORLD?
Game Features:
- 21 lush, expansive levels, set in 5 diverse lands including 'Caverns of the Nightjars' additional content
- A plethora of collectibles and secrets to discover
- 10 recruitable characters, each with their own unique power
- An incredible original soundtrack
- Compete in time trials to see who is the fastest out of your friends - or the world
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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