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Shadowgate
Games by ICOM Simulations

Shadowgate

ICOM Simulations

Rank
#2 / 4
Released
1987
Studio
ICOM Simulations
Genre
adventure video game
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At a glance

Shadowgate is a fantasy adventure from ICOM Simulations, presented here as the original MacVenture Series game. The story casts the player as the last heir of an ancient royal line, tasked with stopping the Warlock Lord from raising the titan Behemoth and threatening the land. This release includes restored Macintosh and Apple IIgs versions of the original game. Its first-person adventure spans more than 50 rooms and uses a drag-and-drop object system, with puzzles to solve along the way. Players can move and resize the interface, expand the retro graphics to full screen and save progress at any time with as many save points as they want. The Steam listing includes single-player and Family Sharing. Shadowgate was first released in 1987; this MacVenture Series release arrived on January 26, 2015, for Windows and macOS.

Who it is for

It suits players interested in classic first-person fantasy adventures, room-by-room exploration and puzzles. The restored Macintosh and Apple IIgs versions may appeal to players curious about the original release.

What is good

  • Includes Macintosh and Apple IIgs versions
  • More than 50 adventure rooms
  • Save progress at any time
  • Interface can be moved and resized

What to know first

  • Single-player is the only listed play mode
  • Steam lists Windows and macOS

Verdict

Shadowgate offers a classic fantasy quest through rooms, puzzles and a drag-and-drop object system. This release includes two restored original versions and adjustable interface options.

Details

Year
1987wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Developer
ICOM Simulationswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Genre
adventure video gamewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Platforms
Microsoft Windows, macOS, DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System, Atari ST, Philips CD-iwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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