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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or newer Processeur : Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : nVidia GTX 960 / AMD RX 460 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or newer Processeur : Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600x Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : nVidia GTX 2060 or AMD RX 5700 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible

Shadow Dungeon

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Released August 26, 2026
sample: 193 reviews posted after launch (40 AI-classified)
85/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 89 % · 194 reviews (« Very Positive »)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 79% positive vs 88% overall (1,354 recent reviews)
9,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players typically dive into 2‑10 hours of action‑packed runs, chasing loot and skill combos. Steam’s overall sentiment is Very Positive, with 89 % of the 193 post‑release reviews rating it positively.

What it's about: Des monstres cauchemardesques émergent des ténèbres, tandis que le Seigneur Démon se tapit dans les profondeurs de l'abîme. Entrez dans le Donjon des Ombres, frayez-vous un chemin dans le sang et le chaos, et écrivez votre propre légende épique.

In-game

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« $8.99 for 3,000,000,000 pieces of loot? Even the Jews admit it's cheap. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played111
« [h1] Amazing ARPG [/h1] [list] [*] Artstyle 10/10 [*] Atmosphere 10/10 [*] Music 10/10 [*] Soundeffects 10/10 [*] Itemization 10/10 [/list] »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played1
« Je ne fait que débuté le jeu mais c'est fun pour le moment :) manque peut-être un peut de fluidité mais hormis ça aucun bugs ni crash. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« The fact that a $10 game is more fun than most modern AAA ARPGs is both hilarious and a little depressing. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Amazing first impressions Looks old-school, but has many QoL Features, like Auto Attack. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played
« My skeletons take no damage, even if they tank mini bosses or 1 skeleton tanks a horde of enemies it makes no difference, I can just walk through levels safely. It feels like a vibecoded vampire survivor with Diablo visual style. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played1
« All the path of exile item names is weird. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played1
« Pas mal, mais les paramètres graphique c'est pas trop sa. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« Really nice game, but we need a discord to discuss build and theorycrafting ASAP »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played

In players' words

« $8.99 for 3,000,000,000 pieces of loot? Even the Jews admit it's cheap. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played111
« My skeletons take no damage, even if they tank mini bosses or 1 skeleton tanks a horde of enemies it makes no difference, I can just walk through levels safely. It feels like a vibecoded vampire survivor with Diablo visual style. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played1
« [h1] Amazing ARPG [/h1] [list] [*] Artstyle 10/10 [*] Atmosphere 10/10 [*] Music 10/10 [*] Soundeffects 10/10 [*] Itemization 10/10 [/list] »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played1
« All the path of exile item names is weird. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played1
« Je ne fait que débuté le jeu mais c'est fun pour le moment :) manque peut-être un peut de fluidité mais hormis ça aucun bugs ni crash. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« Pas mal, mais les paramètres graphique c'est pas trop sa. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« The fact that a $10 game is more fun than most modern AAA ARPGs is both hilarious and a little depressing. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Really nice game, but we need a discord to discuss build and theorycrafting ASAP »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played
« Amazing first impressions Looks old-school, but has many QoL Features, like Auto Attack. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
97 % pos · n=32
Content / longevity
92 % pos · n=13
Graphics / art
73 % pos · n=11
Value for money
100 % pos · n=9
Performance
33 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
75 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay323101
Content / longevity131201
Graphics / art11803
Value for money9900
Performance6213
Interface / UX4301
Story / writing2002
Audio / music1100
Stability / bugs1100
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.1 h.

🪤 50 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
78 % (n=50)
2-10h
92 % (n=139)
10-25h
100 % (n=4)

💶 Price history

€8.49€8.99€9.49€9.99€10.49€8.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 27, 2026 · All-time low: €8.99 (Aug 27, 2026)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 31 positive mentions out of 32
  • Rich content and replayability: 12 positive mentions out of 13
  • Excellent value: 9 positive mentions out of 9 note the low price
  • Graphics receive strong nods: 8 positive mentions out of 11
  • Audio praised by the sole mention, 1 positive out of 1

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a pain point: 3 negative and 1 mixed mentions out of 6
  • Story falls flat: 2 negative mentions out of 2
  • Multiplayer disappoints: 1 negative mention out of 1
  • UI feels clunky for some: 1 negative mention out of 4

Who is it for?

Fans of fast‑paced ARPGs, especially those who enjoy Diablo‑like loot loops and retro‑flavored aesthetics, will find plenty to love. Budget‑conscious players will also appreciate the solid experience at a low price point.

Is Shadow Dungeon worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 89% of 194 Steam reviews are positive (player score 85/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 9,99€.

Verdict

Shadow Dungeon delivers a tightly tuned combat loop and generous content that outweigh most shortcomings. Technical hiccups and a thin narrative keep it from being flawless, but the overall package remains compelling for action‑RPG enthusiasts seeking a fun, affordable adventure.

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Shadow Dungeon: 85/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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