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What it is
Shadowgrounds is a top-down action game from Frozenbyte, first released in 2005. Set against an alien threat, it combines combat with weapon upgrades, destructible surroundings, and lighting that can affect some aliens’ behavior. Players can use a flashlight as part of encounters, and the arsenal includes weapons with multiple upgrades. The game also offers single-computer co-op using a split keyboard or joystick. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, shared or split screen, Remote Play Together, Steam Trading Cards, and Family Sharing. It was released on Steam for Windows and macOS on May 8, 2006; the broader platform list also includes Linux. Frozenbyte is both developer and publisher. The listed genres are shoot ’em up and Steam Action, and its Steam age rating is 17. Its Metacritic score is 74.
What players like, and what they don't
- Weapon upgrades across the arsenal
- Destructible environments
- Split-screen co-op listed
- Remote Play Together supported
- Windows, Linux, and macOS listed
- Steam platform list omits Linux
- Steam age rating is 17
Who it suits
A fit for players who want top-down alien combat, weapon upgrades, and environmental destruction. Its listed co-op and multiplayer options may also suit people playing with others locally or through Remote Play Together.
Shadowgrounds mixes weapon-focused combat with destructible settings and lighting that can influence some enemies. Its Steam listing includes multiple ways to play with others, including split screen and Remote Play Together.
