Fit check
Is From Shadows worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of gothic action games who want platforming mixed with beat ’em up combat
- Co-op players seeking local split-screen demon fighting
- Players who enjoy short-form progression through skills, enemies, bosses, and leaderboards
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a deep role-playing system rather than action-focused skill upgrades
- Players who prefer open-ended exploration instead of a fixed 21-level campaign
- Solo players who want a primarily competitive multiplayer experience
Our take on From Shadows
Rather than centering on a single hero, the game pairs a werewolf and vampire as its leads and adds local cooperation to a traditionally solo action-platformer structure. Its campaign also combines platforming with beat ’em up combat instead of following one format exclusively.
What is From Shadows?
From Shadows combines fast platforming with beat ’em up combat in a gothic dark-fantasy setting.
Players choose between a werewolf and a vampire, each backed by 12 upgradeable skills, then fight through 21 levels filled with 24 enemy types and large bosses. The game supports solo play and split-screen cooperation using keyboards, mice, or controllers. A day-and-night cycle shapes the presentation, while hand-drawn artwork and ominous music establish its hellish atmosphere. Players can submit scores to global leaderboards and pursue achievements. The campaign follows two unlikely heroes guided by Cornelius, a mysterious sage, as they confront demons and seek to defeat the ultimate evil.
How From Shadows plays
- 01Two Playable Heroes
- The roster includes a werewolf and a vampire, each offering a different character choice.
- 02Upgradeable Skills
- Twelve skills can be improved during the game.
- 03Enemy Variety
- Combat includes 24 distinct enemy types alongside large bosses.
- 04Split-Screen Cooperation
- Two players can play together locally with keyboard, mouse, or controller input.
- 05Score Competition
- Global leaderboards and achievements track player progress and scores.
- 06Day-Night Cycle
- The game includes changing daytime and nighttime conditions.
From Shadows compared to similar games
Sundered: Eldritch Edition is also an action-platformer, but its description identifies it as a metroidvania with roguelite elements, while From Shadows presents a 21-level campaign with split-screen cooperation. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER focuses on runner gameplay with shooting, whereas From Shadows combines platforming and beat ’em up combat with two playable heroes and upgradeable skills.
From Shadows: platforms & release
Is From Shadows worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of gothic action games who want platforming mixed with beat ’em up combat. Skip it if: players seeking a deep role-playing system rather than action-focused skill upgrades.
Where can I download From Shadows?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens From Shadows's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is From Shadows on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
