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Shadow Warrior

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, DOS • 2013

Should you play it?

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

What works

  • Excellent melee combat with katana
  • Engaging and humorous story
  • Varied weapons and upgrade system
  • Beautiful and diverse environments
  • Long campaign with secrets and replayability

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive enemy encounters
  • Some boss fights are monotonous
  • Lack of multiplayer or co-op
  • Occasional performance issues
  • Some level design can be confusing

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Atomic Heart

  • Stray Blade

  • AMID EVIL

  • Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning

  • Darksiders Warmastered Edition

  • God of War Ragnarök

More intense

Games that feels like Shadow Warrior but with a more intense feel

  • Dead Space

  • Dead Space™ 2

  • Bayonetta

  • NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black

  • Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™

  • Witchfire

Less expressive

Games that feels like Shadow Warrior but with less self-expression and customization

  • Skydance's BEHEMOTH

  • Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

  • Zeno Clash

  • The Chant

  • ELDERBORN

  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

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Shadow Warrior: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Strategy.

Last update: 21/08/2026