Shadows of the Afterland

Buy96%

Very Positive · 158 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

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  • macOS
  • Linux

Aruma Studios · Adventure · Feb 10, 2026

Player review score
96%
Very Positive
Price
$14.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
22
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
3
Full audio1 of 3
Subtitles3 of 3

Should I buy Shadows of the Afterland?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 51 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 17 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 89 sampled reviews

Based on 158 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 89 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
83% of themes are praise17% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
51 of 89 sampled reviews raised it
The game starts off with classic 90s point-and-click humor, but the narrative quickly takes a turn for the more serious and the unsettling, dealing with themes that are surprisingly profound and relatable.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
25 of 89 sampled reviews raised it
This is a pretty unique game with charming voice acting and a lot of detailed pixel art and animations.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
17 of 89 sampled reviews raised it
Totally worth the price, a fun, retro adventure game with an appealing story and gorgeous graphics.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
16 of 89 sampled reviews raised it
Some game mechanics and gameplay choices reminded me of The Will of Arthur Flabbington.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
9 of 89 sampled reviews raised it
The story writing is fantastic, and the humor lands perfectly without trying too hard.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story51 reviews
Audio25 reviews
Graphics17 reviews
Gameplay16 reviews
Difficulty9 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Save Anytime
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$14.99

The lowest we've tracked is $13.49.

5 points recordedtoday · $14.99

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