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84%25284% positive reviews, Very Positive across 252 reviews·Action-Adventure · Stealth
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Shadow of the Matrix is a fast-paced sci-fi third-person shooter set in a dark space environment. A mysterious enemy sabotages the systems of a colony ship. Fight back, restore control, and save the crew in this story-driven single-player action game.
Shadow of the Matrix
SteamShadow of the Matrix is a dynamic action third-person shooter (TPS) set in a futuristic sci-fi space setting. A mysterious force methodically disables critical ship systems, transforming a colonization mission into a battle for survival. Only you can stop the catastrophe. Save the crew and decide the fate of the mission — where every action matters.
In the distant future, humanity launches a massive colony ship toward a new Earth-like planet — a second home for mankind. Thousands of passengers remain in biostasis while a small crew manages the ship through advanced robotic avatars connected to its systems.
As the ship nears its final destination, a critical system failure begins to spread. Essential modules shut down one by one, placing the entire mission at risk. Only two crew members awaken in time: a security officer and a technician known by the codename Neurohex.
Together, they must uncover the source of the threat, confront an unknown enemy, restore the ship’s systems, and save thousands of lives in this intense sci-fi adventure with action and survival elements.

Shadow of the Matrix is a single-player sci-fi action game focused on dynamic combat, tactical gameplay, and character progression.
You will experience:
• Intense third-person combat • A diverse arsenal of weapons: pistols, shotguns, assault rifles, grenades • Active and passive combat abilities • Character upgrades and progression system • Exploration of detailed spaceship sectors • Battles against multiple enemy types and combat units
Combine weapons and abilities to create your own playstyle — from aggressive assaults to strategic battlefield control — and take part in cinematic sci-fi firefights.

In the demo version you will be able to:
• Experience the opening part of the story • Explore a section of the spaceship • Test the core weapon arsenal • Try the first combat abilities • Fight several enemy types
The full release will expand the experience with new story chapters, larger locations, additional weapons, abilities, enemies, exploration elements, puzzles, and a deeper character progression system.
Your feedback matters — share your impressions and ideas to help us make the final version even better.

🎮 Third-Person Shooter (TPS) 🚀 Futuristic Sci-Fi Space Setting 🔫 Fast-paced Action Gameplay ⚡ Combat Abilities System 🧠 Character Progression & Upgrades 🛰 Spaceship Exploration 🎭 Engaging Story with Unexpected Twists 🎵 Atmospheric Soundtrack
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