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About Shadowgrounds
Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op play.
Release Date
Nov 11, 2005
Developer
Frozenbyte
Publishers
Plan 1
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Is Shadowgrounds worth buying?

Steam
81.41% positive
'Very Positive', 1,614 reviews
Metacritic
74
Critics (IGDB)
75/100
2 critics

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What is Shadowgrounds about?

Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op play.

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Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

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What is the cheapest place to buy Shadowgrounds?

Right now the lowest price for Shadowgrounds we're tracking is $0.51 at YuPlay โ€” 51% below Steam's $1.04. We compare 6 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Shadowgrounds has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Shadowgrounds is $0.44 at YuPlay on March 3, 2026. The current best price is about 16% above that low.

Is Shadowgrounds worth buying?

81% of 1,614 Steam user reviews for Shadowgrounds are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 74.

When was Shadowgrounds released?

Shadowgrounds released on November 11, 2005, developed by Frozenbyte and published by Plan 1, Frozenbyte, Linux Game Publishing, Meridian4.

What platforms is Shadowgrounds available on?

Shadowgrounds is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

When do Shadowgrounds prices drop?

Shadowgrounds last hit a new low of $0.44 on March 3, 2026 at YuPlay. Current best price is $0.51. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Shadowgrounds?

The cheapest Shadowgrounds price right now is $0.51 at YuPlay, 51% below the Steam price.

Shadowgrounds price comparison across stores
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YuPlayBest price-91%$0.51Buy Shadowgrounds at YuPlay
GamersGateโ€”$0.70Buy Shadowgrounds at GamersGate
Steam-85%$1.04Buy Shadowgrounds at Steam
Kinguinโ€”$1.16Buy Shadowgrounds at Kinguin
Instant Gaming-78%$1.26Buy Shadowgrounds at Instant Gaming
Green Man Gamingโ€”$6.99Buy Shadowgrounds at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $0.44 at YuPlay on Mar 3, 2026 โ€” the current best price is 16% above it.

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