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Games Like The Shadow Cosmos

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Hack and Slash, Spectacle fighter, Singleplayer.

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A 3D metroidvania with retro aesthetic. As master peacock, delve into a mysterious, dream-like world with non-linear exploration and progression, stylish and challenging fights with a powerful halberd, tricky parkour and puzzles. Collect shadows, unleash darkness.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Q2 2026
Developer: MadMedois
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    92% matchMostly Negative33% of 107 reviews2019
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    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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    91% matchVery Positive97% of 463 reviews2020
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    89% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    87% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchMixed50% of 10 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive87% of 881 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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