Secrets of Shadows
Secrets of Shadows is a 2D turn-based tactical RPG with unique classes and deep character customization. Explore a mystifying world inspired by Japanese mythology as you slay yokai and restore corrupted spirits. Shape your own stories and strengthen the bonds within your party.
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Shape your party and venture into the Spiritual Realms where yokai, demons, and divine beings reside. Customize your units to your play style in order to survive the brutal skirmishes and battles you will face.
Choose from 6 unique RPG base classes inspired by Japanese mythology, each with their own promotion paths and special abilities. Further develop their roles within each battle by crafting or looting game-changing gear, and upgrading their talents as they grow stronger.
Combat in Secrets of Shadows rewards creativity and experimentation. Turn the tides of battle with clever usage of terrain. Manipulate the battlefield conditions to your advantage, or exploit the quirks of your enemies.
Take a break from the action and by crafting items for your party, customize and fine tune your loadout. Strike up conversations or trade with vendors and take on optional quests to unlock powerful upgrades before you set on your next adventure.
Deep customization and modernized class-based RPG elements
Fully hand-designed levels and encounters, with procedurally-generated elements added on replayable levels
Bonus difficult and varied optional encounters for players that welcome the hardest challenges
2D hand-placed pixel art and atmospheric soundtrack
