Shadow Bug— Guide, genres & similar games

Shadow Bug is a platformer game developed by Muro Studios, 2016. It delivers narrative-driven gameplay with melee combat combat. Available in single-player mode. With an iRank Score of 83/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.

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iRank Score

83/100 ↗

Type

Platformer, Adventure, Puzzle

Released

2016

Updated June 2026

Developer

Muro Studios

Publisher: Muro Studios Oy

Avg. playtime

~1h

Platforms

PC, iOS, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo

Shadow Bug official trailer

Shadow Bug screenshots

About Shadow Bug

Read our open letter to find out how Shadow Bug came to be: http://steamcommunity.com/games/shadowbug/announcements/detail/1420174864656857505 You are the overpowered ninja hero Shadow Bug! Save your home forest from the evil factory by slicing monsters to pieces. Adventure through beautiful and twisted landscapes full of action and adventure as the ultimate ninja. A completely new take on platformer games. 36 hand crafted levels filled with action, exploration and puzzles. Unique core mechanic: move by attacking enemies. Breathtaking soundscape with an epic soundtrack and immersive sound effects. Leaderboards for speedrunning levels. Mesmerizing art with picturesque parallax backgrounds and mystical silhouettes. 6 memorable boss fights. Please wishlist Shadow Bug!

Genres

Platformer Adventure Puzzle

Vibe

Narrative-Driven

Mode

Single-Player

Combat

Melee Combat

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