Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun came out on December 6, 2016 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac. It is developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment and Kalypso.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- December 6, 2016
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, Mac
- Developer
- Mimimi Games
- Publisher
- Daedalic Entertainment, Kalypso
- Genres
- Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Indie
- Critic rating
- 86/100
How much is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?
$39.99
On Steam (US store).
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS * | MinimumWindows Vista 64-bit | RecommendedWindows 7 64-bit or higher, Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| Processor | MinimumIntel i3 2nd-Generation 2.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 2.5GHz | RecommendedIntel i3 4th-Generation 3.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 3.9GHz |
| Memory | Minimum4 GB RAM | Recommended6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumNvidia GT640, AMD Radeon HD7750, 1GB Vram | RecommendedNvidia GTX 570, AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2GB Vram |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 10 | RecommendedVersion 11 |
| Storage | Minimum13 GB available space | Recommended13 GB available space |
| Sound Card | MinimumDirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers | RecommendedDirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers |
| Additional Notes | MinimumNot listed | RecommendedInstalling the game on an SSD improves loading times. |
- Languages (13)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, Traditional Chinese, TurkishFull audio in English and Japanese
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows, macOS, SteamOS / Linux
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Skillfully hide from and sneak past the enemies fields of view, take their formations apart and hide their bodies to cover your tracks. Quick Save will enable you to execute your plans perfectly. Tactically plan actions for your whole team and execute them all at once. Make use of the vertical gameplay and jump from roof to roof to silently kill your foes from above.
Storyline
In the year 1615 in Japan, a new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists in assassination, sabotage and espionage. The team must fight against the mysterious Kage-sama, who plans to overthrow the Shogun. They infiltrate castles, gather information through espionage, fight rebellions and ruthlessly eliminate Kage-sama’s allies. The group is comprised of very different personalities; working together as a team seems impossible at first. Yet over the course of many missions, trust is won and friendships are made. The characters develop their own dynamic and each member will face some kind of personal drama.
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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun come out?
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun came out on December 6, 2016 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
Is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun out yet?
Yes. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun came out on December 6, 2016 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
How much does Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun cost?
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun costs $39.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 3, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on?
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
Is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.
What are the Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun as Intel i3 2nd-Generation 2.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 2.5GHz, 4 GB RAM and Nvidia GT640, AMD Radeon HD7750, 1GB Vram, with 13 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel i3 4th-Generation 3.5GHz, AMD Quad-Core 3.9GHz, 6 GB RAM and Nvidia GTX 570, AMD Radeon HD 6950, 2GB Vram. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment and Kalypso.
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