Trust is fragile. Escape is everything. SHADE WALKERS is a multiplayer horror strategy game where three teams of two compete to escape a haunted facility. Search for dolls, summon terrifying Shades, and outwit enemy teams in intense, item-based mind games. Only one team escapes. Will it be yours?
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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

Your enemies are the lurking horrors—and the other players.

Victory demands perfect teamwork and ruthless strategy.What seemed like a familiar school has become a stage for madness and fear.
In SHADE WALKERS, a multiplayer game that fuses horror, escape, psychological warfare, and tactical play, players team up in pairs to explore a haunted facility and survive both supernatural threats and rival teams.

Cooperation, quick judgment, mind games, and clever deception—only one team can escape.

Game Features

High replayability through randomness: Every match offers new spawn points, item placements, altar locations, and escape gates.


Gameplay Phases
【Exploration Phase】

  • Search for hidden ritual dolls scattered throughout the building, and place three on the altar to begin the escape process.

  • The main horror, called a “Shade,” is summoned once all dolls are offered.

  • Each player can carry 3 items (6 per team). Choosing what to carry and how to use it is the key to victory.

【Escape Phase】

  • Once three dolls have been offered, the escape gate opens.

  • Use your remaining items and wit to outmaneuver both Shades and enemy teams.

  • Both teammates must pass through the gate to successfully escape. A solo escape is not enough.

    Key Items (Selected)

    • Flashlight: The only tool capable of stunning Shades temporarily.

    • Barricade: Block pathways to slow enemies and trap rival players.

    • Magnifying Glass: Peek into opponents' inventories—perfect for negotiation or sabotage.

    • Bandage: The sole item that revives players after a fatal hit from a Shade.The Shades

      Chaser Dog (temp. name):
      A swift, relentless beast that outruns players and tracks them by sound and light.
      Its sharp reflexes allow it to hunt even through narrow corridors with terrifying precision.

      Other Shades include massive hallway-blocking monsters and erratic swarms of spider-like horrors—each encounter is a new nightmare.

      Core Appeal

      • Tense 2-player cooperation, with constant threat from opposing teams.

      • A wide array of strategic tools and timing-based item usage.

      • Real-time mind games and split-second decisions that determine life or death.

      Multiplayer Info

      • 6-player online matches (3 teams of 2)

      • Play with friends or team up through matchmaking

      ※ The Early Access version will launch with a 3-player mode (1v1v1).
      Full 6-player mode and additional maps will be added in future updates.

      Hesitate, and you become prey.
      Make the wrong move, and your whole team falls.
      Only the coldest, sharpest minds can escape this cage of darkness.

      Use everything—strategy, negotiation, deception, cooperation, and luck—to outplay your enemies and survive the night.

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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