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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Dual-core 2.0 GHz Graphiques : Any GPU with DirectX 11 support Notes supplémentaires : 2 GB RAM, 300 MB available disk space

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

SIX SECOND SHADOW

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Released September 10, 2026
sample: 143 reviews posted after launch (62 AI-classified)
79/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 85 % · 143 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 85% positive vs 85% overall (143 recent reviews)
5,40€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Adrenaline spikes within the first two hours for the vast majority of players, keeping playtimes tightly focused between 2 and 10 hours. Overall, 143 reviews since launch establish a very positive reception with 85 percent of players recommending the action.

What it's about: Un jeu de plateforme de précision au néon : chaque salle dure six secondes, et votre propre ombre vous poursuit en rejouant vos gestes avec une seconde de retard. 90 salles vérifiées et le mode ÉVASION : dix longues cartes sans horloge et sans retour possible. Échappez à vous-même.

In-game

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« Petit indé qui mérite son pouce bleu. 160 niveaux c'est pas énorme mais y a le mode Endless et Time Attack derrière, donc largement de quoi faire pour le prix. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 6 h played
« J'aime beaucoup le côté chill. Fond violet, petites lucioles, musique douce, ça me détend après une journée de m**de. 8/10. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« pure platforming don't hesitate »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played
« got it on sale, immediately gifted a copy to my sister. she's hooked too. devs you owe me a finder's fee. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« this is the most relaxed I've been in months. game does exactly what it says on the tin. thumbs up. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« ok hear me out. the 7x7 boss in Geography had me genuinely cursing at my screen and I haven't been that engaged in a puzzle game since Baba Is You. this game is sneakily good. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played
« EDIT: bumping to a soft NO. the campaign ends and there's just daily + endless. wish it was bigger. not recommended at full price. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« the AI assets thing bugs me on principle. i don't care that it's disclosed. i want human-made art and music in my comfort game. not recommended. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« played 5h, kinda bored. 5x5 grids feel samey. ymmv but i can't recommend at 76₴. maybe 76₴. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 34 h played
« no undo on a traced word. if you mis-trace you have to release and start over. small annoyance but it adds up over hundreds of words. fix this. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« i can deal with everything else but the music track being a single loop is genuinely upsetting. mute it and you're playing in silence. why isn't there a second track. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« 1 hours in. genuinely impressed. the variety of modes means I never get bored — when campaign feels too long I do a 1-minute time attack and feel alive again. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played

In players' words

« Petit indé qui mérite son pouce bleu. 160 niveaux c'est pas énorme mais y a le mode Endless et Time Attack derrière, donc largement de quoi faire pour le prix. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 6 h played
« EDIT: bumping to a soft NO. the campaign ends and there's just daily + endless. wish it was bigger. not recommended at full price. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« J'aime beaucoup le côté chill. Fond violet, petites lucioles, musique douce, ça me détend après une journée de m**de. 8/10. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« the AI assets thing bugs me on principle. i don't care that it's disclosed. i want human-made art and music in my comfort game. not recommended. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« pure platforming don't hesitate »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played
« played 5h, kinda bored. 5x5 grids feel samey. ymmv but i can't recommend at 76₴. maybe 76₴. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 34 h played
« got it on sale, immediately gifted a copy to my sister. she's hooked too. devs you owe me a finder's fee. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« no undo on a traced word. if you mis-trace you have to release and start over. small annoyance but it adds up over hundreds of words. fix this. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« this is the most relaxed I've been in months. game does exactly what it says on the tin. thumbs up. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« i can deal with everything else but the music track being a single loop is genuinely upsetting. mute it and you're playing in silence. why isn't there a second track. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« ok hear me out. the 7x7 boss in Geography had me genuinely cursing at my screen and I haven't been that engaged in a puzzle game since Baba Is You. this game is sneakily good. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played
« 1 hours in. genuinely impressed. the variety of modes means I never get bored — when campaign feels too long I do a 1-minute time attack and feel alive again. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 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=34
Content / longevity
54 % pos · n=13
Value for money
90 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
33 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
67 % pos · n=9
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay343301
Content / longevity13706
Value for money10901
Audio / music9306
Interface / UX9612
Graphics / art3201
Performance1100
Story / writing1001
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.9 h.

<2h
83 % (n=6)
2-10h
86 % (n=136)
>25h
0 % (n=1)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

13,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 100 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 17 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Mechanics drive the praise with 33 positive mentions out of 34 regarding gameplay.
  • The cost feels justified, supported by 9 positive mentions out of 10 concerning the price.
  • Interface design proves functional, gathering 6 positive mentions out of 9 on the UI.

Weaknesses

  • Sound design misses the mark for several players, showing 6 negative mentions out of 9 in audio.
  • Content depth draws division, reflected by 6 negative mentions out of 13 regarding total content.

Who is it for?

Action enthusiasts looking for a punchy, short-burst indie experience that fits inside a brief evening session.

Is SIX SECOND SHADOW worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 85% of 143 Steam reviews are positive (player score 79/100). Most-praised strength: Mechanics drive the praise. Current price: 5,40€.

Verdict

Six Second Shadow delivers a sharp, adrenaline-fueled punch that compensates for its thin overall content and audio missteps. With an 85 percent approval rating across 143 post-release reviews, it stands as a worthwhile, reasonably priced diversion.

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