Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10+ Processeur : 2Ghz SSE3 + 64 bit Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1 GB of VRAM (Intel Core 3rd, 4th gen GPUs not supported) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
Shadows of the Afterland
A tightly paced narrative journey where the vast majority of players finish the core adventure within two to ten hours, yielding a stellar 96 percent positive rating across 155 reviews. The atmospheric storytelling carries the entire experience, keeping players hooked from start to finish.
What it's about: Madrid, 1960: A maid named Pilar dies. You arrive in the afterlife looking like Pilar but speaking as Carolina, a police officer from the future. Possess the living and cross between worlds to uncover the truth behind a soul split between two identities in this point-and-click adventure.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 63 | 54 | 4 | 5 |
| Gameplay | 57 | 46 | 8 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 42 | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 35 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| Value for money | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Performance | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 3 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 11, 2026 · All-time low: €13.45 (Aug 11, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 61 % of players.
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Strengths
- The narrative drives the acclaim with 54 positive mentions out of 63 regarding the story.
- Visuals impress players, tallying 41 positive mentions out of 42 for the art style.
- Sound design deeply immerses users, capturing 34 positive mentions out of 35.
- Core mechanics satisfy adventurers, resulting in 46 positive mentions out of 57 for gameplay.
Weaknesses
- Content depth leaves some wanting more, reflected in 9 mixed mentions and 5 negative mentions out of 20 total.
- A handful of players found narrative elements mixed or lacking, shown by 5 negative mentions and 4 mixed mentions out of 63.
Who is it for?
Fans of narrative-driven point-and-click adventures who want a focused, beautifully crafted weekend story will find exactly what they are looking for.
Is Shadows of the Afterland worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 155 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative drives the acclaim. Current price: 14,95€.
Verdict
Shadows of the Afterland delivers a memorable indie adventure backed by a 96 percent post-release approval rating from 155 reviews. While its brevity and content volume might leave some craving additional hours, its striking audio-visual presentation and gripping tale make it a worthy voyage.
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