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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7200U CPU @2.50GHZ 2.70 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 660 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Shadow Burglar

Niche cult favorite
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Released March 1, 2022
ActionFree-to-play
sample: 413 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 883 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

Stealth‑focused action defines Shadow Burglar, with the keyword “stealth” appearing 48 times in player discussions. The title enjoys an Overwhelmingly Positive rating, 97% of its 883 Steam reviews are positive, and post‑release sentiment mirrors this at 97% positive.

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« Un très beau projet ! Un digne successeur spirituel au jeu Carmen Sandiego sortit en 2009. Les mécaniques sont superbement bien exploitées. Un petit coups de peaufinage et c'est parfait. Ça mérite une suite ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« J'adore absolument le concept du jeu, l'animation est fluide et l'ambiance impeccable. J'EN VEUX ENCORE PLUS !!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Good game I speedran that ♥♥♥♥ like it was the easiest easy of my life - Shadow burglar speedruner, #1 SB player, better than Vincent. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Super jeu, mais seulement 2 niveaux à parcourir. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« J'ai bien aimé la mécanique principale de se déplacer dans l'ombre et d'y engloutir les ennemis, le jeu est court mais vraiment amusant. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I didn't even know it was a student project. In fact, the game was pretty funny! The voices are nice and the graphics aren't too bad. Good job ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« As usual, there are no "advanced" video options in the game menu. The FPS goes over 800, and the graphics card starts whining and making strange noises. Even forcing the maximum frame rate through the NVIDIA control panel doesn't work. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« It's a 15 minute game, 30' for achievements. Usually i give a thumps up for these types but the Overwhelmingly Positive seems undeserved. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I was not able to complete the tutorial, the blink feature did not work. Disappointed so I ragequit. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The game has no way to save progress. The enemies' logic breaks on the 2nd level. Not worth it even though it's free. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Really nice work, I love the soundtrack and the story telling »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played

In players' words

« Un très beau projet ! Un digne successeur spirituel au jeu Carmen Sandiego sortit en 2009. Les mécaniques sont superbement bien exploitées. Un petit coups de peaufinage et c'est parfait. Ça mérite une suite ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« As usual, there are no "advanced" video options in the game menu. The FPS goes over 800, and the graphics card starts whining and making strange noises. Even forcing the maximum frame rate through the NVIDIA control panel doesn't work. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« J'adore absolument le concept du jeu, l'animation est fluide et l'ambiance impeccable. J'EN VEUX ENCORE PLUS !!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It's a 15 minute game, 30' for achievements. Usually i give a thumps up for these types but the Overwhelmingly Positive seems undeserved. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Good game I speedran that ♥♥♥♥ like it was the easiest easy of my life - Shadow burglar speedruner, #1 SB player, better than Vincent. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I was not able to complete the tutorial, the blink feature did not work. Disappointed so I ragequit. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Super jeu, mais seulement 2 niveaux à parcourir. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« The game has no way to save progress. The enemies' logic breaks on the 2nd level. Not worth it even though it's free. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« J'ai bien aimé la mécanique principale de se déplacer dans l'ombre et d'y engloutir les ennemis, le jeu est court mais vraiment amusant. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Really nice work, I love the soundtrack and the story telling »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I didn't even know it was a student project. In fact, the game was pretty funny! The voices are nice and the graphics aren't too bad. Good job ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 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
94 % pos · n=161
Content / longevity
23 % pos · n=60
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=54
Graphics / art
90 % pos · n=41
Audio / music
68 % pos · n=34
Value for money
100 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
33 % pos · n=6
Performance
0 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay16115146
Content / longevity6014046
Story / writing544725
Graphics / art413713
Audio / music342329
Value for money141400
Interface / UX140014
Stability / bugs6204
Performance4004

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 42 min on median; those who dislike it: 27 min.

🪤 93 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
97 % (n=378)
2-10h
97 % (n=31)
10-25h
100 % (n=3)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2022 : 100% positive100NovJan 2023 : 100% positive100JanOct 2023 : 100% positive100OctJun 2025 : 100% positive100Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

8,3 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 13 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 33,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 151 positive mentions out of 161 total.
  • Stealth mechanics are highlighted: the keyword “stealth” appears 48 times.
  • Story receives strong approval: 47 positive mentions out of 54.
  • Graphics are well received: 37 positive mentions out of 41.
  • Price is universally appreciated: 14 positive mentions out of 14.

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a pain point: 4 negative mentions out of 4.
  • Content draws criticism: 46 negative mentions out of 60.
  • User interface receives only negative feedback: 14 negative mentions out of 14.
  • Audio garners mixed to negative response: 9 negative mentions out of 34.

Who is it for?

Players who enjoy quick, stealth‑heavy sessions and free‑to‑play action will find Shadow Burglar appealing. Those who prioritize deep content, polished UI, or flawless performance may be disappointed.

Is Shadow Burglar worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 883 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Shadow Burglar shines where it matters most for its genre—tight stealth gameplay, an engaging story, and solid visual presentation. However, technical hiccups, limited content depth, and a clunky UI temper the overall experience. If you can overlook these flaws, the game delivers a highly enjoyable, free‑to‑play action romp.

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Shadow Burglar: 97/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

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