What it is
Styx: Master of Shadows is a stealth infiltration game with RPG elements, developed by Cyanide and released in 2014. It follows Styx, an ancient goblin, through the Tower of Akenash, where humans and elves guard the World-Tree and its magical Amber. Missions include assassination and information recovery, with players avoiding detection as they explore the tower's layered spaces. Styx can sneak, steal, strike in close combat, or set up accidents. Amber grants abilities such as invisibility, amber vision, and creating a clone. RPG progression lets players unlock skills and special moves, improve equipment, and develop abilities across six skill trees focused on stealth, assassination, and technique. Hidden treasures can be found in the levels, and the story reveals more about Styx's past. Steam lists single-player, achievements, full controller support, trading cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing. The listed platform is Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Six skill trees cover distinct abilities.
- Amber grants invisibility and clone powers.
- Missions include assassination and information recovery.
- Steam lists full controller support.
- Steam lists Windows only.
- Steam features list single-player only.
Who it suits
It suits players drawn to stealth-focused missions, exploration, and character progression. Its listed abilities and skill trees support different approaches to infiltration.
Styx: Master of Shadows combines infiltration missions with RPG-style skills and equipment upgrades. Its setting and abilities support stealth, exploration, and close-quarters attacks.
