Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (64-bit required) Processeur : First Gen i5 Intel or AMD Jaguar/Bulldozer/Ryzen at 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GPU with Vulkan or DirectX 11 support Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : 100% DirectX compatible sound card or onboard sound Notes supplémentaires : Intel CPUs rendering graphics may not be Vulkan compatible.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit required) Processeur : Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz/AMD A10-7800 APU or equivalent Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Carte son : 100% DirectX compatible sound card or onboard sound Notes supplémentaires : Intel CPUs rendering graphics may not be Vulkan compatible.
Shadow Man Remastered
Nostalgia meets modern polish in this cult-action adventure, pulling veterans and newcomers alike into its shadowy world. Over 55% of players have logged more than 25 hours already, and the love only deepens the longer they stay.
What it's about: He is coming, stalking criminals in the spirit world and the real world. A possessed man is coming, a voodoo mask in his chest and lines of power in his back. Shadow Man is coming, trailing evil from Liveside to Deadside. To stop an apocalypse. To save your soul.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 129 | 96 | 16 | 17 |
| Story / writing | 49 | 47 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 49 | 45 | 1 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 32 | 31 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 23 | 18 | 1 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| Value for money | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 29 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.2 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 35 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,1 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay delivers relentless satisfaction: 96 positive mentions out of 129 total comments.
- A gripping narrative anchors every session: 47 positive mentions out of 49.
- Rich audio and visual atmosphere earn near-universal praise: 31/32 for sound and 45/49 for graphics.
- Performance surprises players with smooth framerates despite its retro roots: 5 positive mentions out of 5.
Weaknesses
- UI frustrates nearly as often as it helps: 15 negative mentions out of 18.
- Content leaves some wanting more after the launch honeymoon: 4 negative mentions out of 23.
- Bugs are rare but memorable, with 2 negative mentions outweighing any positives.
Who is it for?
Fans of classic Metroidvanias craving a fresh coat of paint on a forgotten gem. Anyone who enjoys moody adventures with tight controls and a story that lingers long after the credits roll.
Is Shadow Man Remastered worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 1,572 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay delivers relentless satisfaction. Current price: 3,35€ (80% off).
Verdict
Shadow Man Remastered isn’t just a love letter to the past; it’s a playable resurrection that honors its source material while feeling alive today. The UI stumbles trip up newcomers, but the core journey shines brightly enough to overshadow every misstep.
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