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If you're looking at Steam every day, odds are you've seen crossovers. There are horror and Stardew Valley combo games at this point, as well as experiments like Iron Lung meets Stranger Things.It's a brave new world, and you could make up pretty much any combination you want on the spot; there's something out there for you.But when this combo came across my desk, I had to look into it.
Over on Steam, a detective thriller is out now that mixes Blade Runner and Disco Elysium. Even better, you can try it out now for free, where it's also on sale for a limited time.
Kill The Shadow Is A 2.5D Detective Game
Kill The Shadow is a brand-new game that melds Blade Runner with Disco Elysium, and it's out now. While it certainly blends some recognizable games, it also has a look of its own, utilizing 3D and 2D environments in tandem in a unique original style.
The concept sounds simple on paper, but there's a lot going on at once: "Kill the Shadow is a detective game with multiple endings, featuring 2.5D pixel art and semi-open exploration and investigation. Play as Lucas, a former police officer, alongside a mysterious Shadow who can see the “past.” Remember—every choice you make will change the fate of countless characters."
Throughout the game you'll explore and build your character, with strength, spirit, charm, and bribery on the table. Tons of named NPCs complicate the story, while a creature called "The Shadow" allows you to relive memories of other people and learn how people died.
Kill The Shadow Is Free To Try Now
So far, the game is sporting positive reviews, though it still has a ways to go until it garners enough ratings. If you're interested, you can try Kill the Shadow as a demo now. The demo received a significant update back in May that revamped a major portion of the game (the Rewind System mechanic that lets you investigate further) and added more cases.
Updates during development include a new perfect-ending storyline, bilingual voice acting in English and Chinese, the ability to restart key portions of the story after finishing the game, four new ending cutscenes, three major endings, and extra character portraits/animations. One storyline was reworked due to negative feedback (the character Lily), and cutscenes/sound effects were reworked as well.
If you have a Steam account and remotely enjoy detective-based games, wishlist Kill the Shadow. Based on the development pipeline shared by the developers, feedback and quality-of-life improvements have been at the forefront throughout its lifetime.