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70%43670% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 436 reviews·Action Roguelike · Hack and Slash
—Shadow Dash is a retro 2D action platformer with pixel-art characters on oil painting backgrounds and changing game controls.
Shadow Dash
SteamShadow Dash is a retro 2D action platformer with PIXEL-ART characters on OIL PAINTING backgrounds and changing game controls.

In this challenging, gorgeous, and fun old-school arcade game, you are possessed by a demon and you only have a limited amount of time to hunt down and catch the MAGIC ORB that floats through the stage.

DOUBLE-JUMP to avoid obstacles and FIRE your own shadow to defeat enemies.

If you fail to beat the ten-second countdown in every level, you’re POSSESSED and the CONTROLS are REVERSED and you’re a bit FASTER - but only for another ten seconds.

Make sure to always catch that orb and discover the exciting story of your adventure. We are looking forward to hearing your feedback!

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