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Take the L

Play in a short and silly yet tense 1v1 ragebait shadowboxing duel. Celebrate your victory with hilarious emotes and show off your triumph! Outsmart, outplay, or risk it all-will you survive the gamble?

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Release Date:

Dec 20, 2025

Developer:

devbatman

Publisher:

devbatman

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We believe Early Access is the best way to shape Take the L into a unique and polished PvP experience. Our core gameplay mechanics are in place, but we want to refine the balance, add new features, and ensure the game feels as strategic and engaging as possible. Community feedback will be essential in helping us fine-tune mechanics, test new ideas, and create a competitive experience that players will enjoy for the long term.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Approximately 1 year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version will expand on the core mechanics with additional features and content. Planned improvements include:

New Arenas – Additional battle environments.
More Customization – Skins, effects, and unique visual elements for player avatars.
Enhanced Competitive Features – Ranking systems, matchmaking improvements, and leaderboards.
Expanded Game Modes – Potential variations on the core duel system, such as team-based play or special challenge modes.
General Polish – Improved visuals, sound design, and overall performance optimizations.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes the core Shadowbox Duel experience:

1v1 PvP duels.
The full shadowboxing mechanic where players outthink and outmaneuver their opponents.
Base-level UI and sound effects.

The game is fully playable and balanced, but we aim to expand and refine it based on community feedback.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to raise the price by a bit as we ship more content and features.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Community feedback will be critical in shaping Shadowbox Duel. We’ll be actively engaging with players through:

Steam Discussions & Discord – Regular polls, balance discussions, and direct Q&A sessions.
Developer Updates – Frequent posts detailing progress, upcoming features, and changes based on community input.”

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About This Game

Welcome to Shadowbox Roulette!

A mind game of ragebaiting, deception, reflexes, and sheer luck? Face off in a tense 1v1 where reading your opponent is the key to survival. But! Losing the shadowbox means stepping into Russian Roulette, where fates decides your destiny.

Basically shadowboxing.
Solo: The player engages an AI opponent in a tense shadowboxing duel. Each turn is a battle of deception, look the way your opponent pointed, they earn the right to fire. Victory comes from landing a single decisive shot that knocks your opponent out.
Multiplayer: Still working on it. No rules. Feel free to mess around with your friends.
Given a lot of freedom, players can actually do whatever they want.