Open now · By request
Shadow Quest playtest
by Anaheim Works
Shadow Quest is a medieval-fantasy roguelite action game where you control a powerful mage, weaving spells like Fireball, Lightning Bolt, and Frost Shard to survive procedurally generated rooms and traps. Earn gold from defeated foes and upgrade skills at magical shrines before the next gauntlet.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- Sep 20, 2025
- Planned release
- To be announced
- Developer
- Anaheim Works
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English, French, German, Italian and 9 more
How to join the Shadow Quest playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Shadow Quest playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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How AI is used
Some skill icons and the loading background asset are AI-generated and manually refined.
The developer's own words, from Steam.
About Shadow Quest
Slay wave after wave of sinister creatures in Shadow Quest, a fast‑paced action roguelite where timing, skill combos, and smart decisions are your greatest assets.
⚔️ Core Mechanics:
- Hit & Run Combat – Fire rapid‑cast spells, dodge incoming attacks, and reposition yourself to control the fight flow.
- Mage‑only Build System – Shape your mage through horizontal progression: no XP grinding! Choose from unique spells, enabling deep, customizable playstyles.
- Dynamic Skill Shrine – Players can invest Gold and Gems into the shrine to enhance its quality and increase the odds of accessing higher-tier skills.
🌀 Run‑based Progression
Each playthrough drops you into rooms with unique enemies, traps, and treasures. Between rooms, strategic choices await—will you brave the next battle or invest your hard-earned gold or gems into skill mastery?
⚡ Strategic Depth
- Immediate purchase of mid-tier skills
- Investing in a statue to unlock higher-quality options later
This macro-level layer enriches your growth decisions with delayed gratification tension.
From the game's Steam page.
