Flee supernatural entities in a darkness-consumed school. You awaken in an altered school where supernatural entities hunt. SHADE WALKERS merges horror and battle royale as three teams of two engage in a battle of wits. Through strategy and teamwork, only one duo will escape this nightmare alive.
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Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“"SHADE WALKERS" aims to create a unique "royal experience" by fusing horror, escape, and tactical elements. We believe that actual player testing is essential because this genre-mixed gameplay can vary greatly depending on each player's movements and strategies.
"SHADE WALKERS" would be extremely difficult to develop alone without feedback from active players. Therefore, we plan to actively make changes and additions to existing systems. That's why we've chosen Early Access - so players can experience the game during development and together we can complete this "space where fear and strategy intersect."
Our goal is to optimize the overall game experience while adding new levels, monsters, and mechanics. Through Early Access, we plan to adjust gameplay, fix bugs, and balance difficulty based on community feedback.

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect the Early Access period to last **approximately 6 months to 1 year**.
This timeframe may shift depending on player feedback, but we are committed to steadily improving the game through frequent updates and aiming for a high-quality full release.

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

“The full version is planned to include the following additional features:

- More item types and interactions
- Expanded behavior patterns for the “Shades”
- Custom match support (play with friends)
- A tutorial mode for new players
- Multilingual support (English)

Our goal is to deliver deeper strategic variety and increased replayability for all players.

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version implements the following key gameplay elements:

Basic game cycle: exploration in the first half, escape in the second half
Interactions with "supernatural phenomena" including encounters, avoidance, and elimination
Some item specifications (exploration, interference, cooperation)
At this point, only some features are playable, allowing you to experience the basic game mechanics and tactical elements. This provides a certain shared play experience. Moving forward, We plan to continue balancing and expanding new features to further improve the game's experience.”

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

“"SHADE WALKERS" is planned to be "free-to-play" in its full version.
However, customization elements such as skin change features in the game are planned to be unlocked for a fee.
For those who purchase the Early Access version, we plan to unlock this skin change feature for free when the full version is released.”

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

“We value community feedback tremendously and plan to work with players to improve the game on the Steam community page.
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About This Game

Escape from the supernatural entities in a school dominated by darkness.
You awaken in an altered school where supernatural entities hunt. SHADE WALKERS merges horror and battle royale as three teams of two engage in a battle of wits. Through strategy and teamwork, only one duo will escape this nightmare alive.

You find yourself in what appears to be a familiar school. But something is different. In this world shrouded in an eerie atmosphere, mysterious supernatural entities roam while a fierce battle for survival is about to begin.

SHADE WALKERS is a new multiplayer experience that fuses horror, escape, tactics, and battle royale elements. Teams of 2 players, with 3 teams totaling 6 players, engage in psychological and strategic battles that will stimulate your survival instincts. Only one team can survive. Use your intellect to the fullest to stay alive.

Game Features

[First Half: Exploration Phase]

  • Find three hidden plush toys scattered throughout the school and offer them at the altar

  • Each team has a total of 6 item slots. Make strategic decisions about whether to carry plush toys or useful items

  • When plush toys are placed on the altar, supernatural entities are summoned! Think about your next move while escaping from these terrifying presences

[Second Half: Escape Phase]

  • When all three plush toys are gathered at the altar, the escape gate opens

  • Utilize items collected during the first phase to outsmart both the entities and other players

  • Only one team can escape. Both team members must escape together

[Diverse Items and Strategy]

  • Flashlight: The only item that can temporarily repel supernatural entities

  • Barricade: Hinder the movement of players and entities

  • Blaster Orb: A sphere that generates sound to attract the attention of entities

  • Trap: Temporarily immobilize other players

  • Bandage: A valuable item for recovery after being attacked by entities

  • Magnifying Glass: The trump card for negotiations, allowing you to peek at other players' possessions

  • Smoke Bomb: Obscure vision for escapes or ambushes

[Three Types of Terrifying Entities]

  • "Large": A massive presence that fills the corridors. Once it targets you, it relentlessly pursues

  • "Medium": A dog-like entity that chases with swift movements. Faster than players

  • "Small": Spider-like small entities. They appear in groups with unpredictable behavior patterns

The Thrill of Gameplay

Cooperation, negotiation, deception, betrayal, psychological warfare—you must utilize everything to survive.

Will you reveal that you have a plush toy and ask for help, or keep it hidden and aim to escape on your own? Will you use items to trap other teams, or cleverly use the entities to outmaneuver your enemies? The gameplay possibilities are endless.

Intellect × Strategy × Luck × Cooperation. You must employ all of these to escape this nightmarish school.

Can you survive?—Welcome to the world of SHADE WALKERS.

*Note: This game requires 2-player cooperative play. You can play with friends or team up with other players through the matching system.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Title images are AI-generated.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10(64bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580(6GB以上)
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: 1080p / 30fpsで安定動作を想定。Lumenを一部使用しているため、DX12対応必須。
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 / 11(64bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-14500 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
    • Memory: 32 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 20 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: 1080p / 60fpsで快適に動作。Lumen、Nanite(一部)使用環境。SSD必須推奨。
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