Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3678160 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | Free to play |
| Free to play | Yes |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | — |
| Current price USD | Free |
| Release date | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Developer | Mega Cheeky |
| Publisher | Mega Cheeky, Champlain College |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Positive |
| Positive review percent | 82% |
| Positive reviews | 9 |
| Negative reviews | 2 |
| Total reviews | 11 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3678160/ |
Short description
The city of Pulsanh is left in the dark after its power source escapes. Navigate the city, confront the Absent, and stop the beasts from causing more chaos.
About this game
Ancient magic. Futuristic tech. A synthetic weapon caught in between. Dual Shadows is a combat-focused action game set in Pulsanh, a neon-drenched city powered by the imprisoned energy of two divine beings: the Phoenix and the Dragon. You play as Linh, a synthetic lifeform forged by the tech conglomerate Harmoni —spliced from fragments of the beasts she’s sent to destroy. DUAL COMBAT SYSTEM Swap freely between: Melee Form aggressive, close-range combat Ranged Form precision-based spellcasting Each form builds energy to use Linh’s abilities, rewarding fluid switching and adaptive play. How you engage with each enemy is up to you! YOU DECIDE Absorb or Release: After defeating a boss, make a critical choice: Absorb: Take enemy spirit for yourself and unlock order-aligned abilities. Release: Free enemy spirit and unlock chaos-aligned abilities. Each choice alters dialogue, unlocks new abilities, and reshapes your story. MULTI-PHASE BOSS ENCOUNTERS Each borough culminates in a unique boss battle: The Phoenix wields embers, fire fields, and a resurrection mechanic. The Dragon strikes with torrents of water, closes distance with sudden dashes, and conjures towering hands of crashing waves. Bosses evolve mid-fight with layered mechanics that test your mastery of both forms. Fail to react in time, and you’ll meet your end. STRATEGIC BUILDCRAFTING Choose from four core abilities that shape your combat style. Each core modifies how your Q and E abilities behave—creating synergy between your chosen form and your Order/Chaos alignment. Alt – A fixed mobility skill for repositioning and evasion. Q / E – Offensive and utility abilities unlocked through narrative progression and Absorb/Release choices. Your build evolves as you progress—encouraging experimentation, alignment mastery, and flexible playstyles. A DENSE, CHOICE DRIVEN WORLD Two boroughs: Phoenix District and Dragon District, each with unique terrain, hazards, and enemy types Replayable encounters with branching outcomes based on Absorb/Release ratios and borough order Flat, linear level design focused on forward momentum and environmental storytelling Dual Shadows blends a gritty cyberp…
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support