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KillaSoft · Published by KillaSoft · Official site ↗
Content notice: This game contains frequent stylized violence and blood effects in a third-person shooter format. There is no glorification of violence, fascism, or related ideologies. The game does not include sexual content, nudity, or substance abuse.
Last updated 8 Oct 2026
The Shadow Syndicate is a stylized noir stealth-action game set in 1930s Brooklyn. Sneak, fight, and uncover a dark conspiracy using supernatural powers. Explore a vibrant city, play mini-games, and solve mysteries in this thrilling cinematic experience.
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Step into the shadows of 1930s Brooklyn as you uncover dark conspiracies using stealth, combat, and supernatural abilities. Explore a vibrant city filled with mysteries and mini-games in this thrilling cinematic experience from KillaSoft.
About this game
About This Game
The Shadow Syndicate is a narrative-driven stealth-action game set in a stylized 1930s Brooklyn. Step into the shoes of Sam Marlowe, a retired soldier turned private detective, as he unravels a city-wide conspiracy involving secret societies, occult forces, and a creeping darkness threatening to consume it all.
Sneak, fight, and investigate through a rich cinematic experience blending noir storytelling with supernatural abilities and fast-paced action. Use your cursed Sacrifice Ring to unleash powerful skills—at a cost. Explore a living open city between missions, filled with colorful characters, mini-games, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered.
Investigate
Uncover secrets through detective-style gameplay. Discover clues, interrogate NPCs, and solve tangram puzzles in your journal to unlock new story paths and expose the hidden forces behind Brooklyn’s chaos.
Fight in Style
Engage in cinematic gunfights with bullet-time, stealth takedowns, and supernatural abilities. Use your ring to stun, teleport, or instantly execute enemies—but be warned: each power comes with a deadly curse that grows stronger over time.
Return to Brooklyn
After every mission, dive back into a vibrant city hub. Play blackjack in hidden dens, throw darts at neighborhood bars, or bowl with locals. Side quests and evolving districts offer emotional downtime and narrative depth between major events.
Customize Your Strategy
Upgrade your abilities, manage your curse intensity, and adapt your tactics to survive. Each encounter rewards creativity, patience, or sheer audacity.
Play Your Part in a Thrilling Conspiracy
Face enemy factions ranging from mafia enforcers to occult agents. As the city’s shadowy history unravels, so too does your place in a war between order, chaos, and something far more ancient.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX 560
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2000 MB available space
- Sound Card: Compatible con DirectX
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6600
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2000 MB available space
- Sound Card: Compatible con DirectX
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The Shadow Syndicate – Official Trailer 2
Get ready for a new look at The Shadow Syndicate, featuring updated visuals, atmosphere, stealth gameplay, supernatural abilities, and the darker corners of 1930s Brooklyn.The trailer will premiere tomorrow at:Premiere Time — May 1113:00 GMT / UTC 8:00 AM Colombia 6:00 AM Pacific Time 9:00 AM Eastern Time 10:00 AM Brazil / Argentina 2:00 PM United Kingdom 3:00 PM Central Europe 10:00 PM Japan / South Korea 11:00 PM SydneyIn The Shadow Syndicate, you’ll explore atmospheric streets, infiltrate underground locations, use stealth and the mysterious power of the ring, and uncover the secrets buried beneath Brooklyn.Thank you to everyone who has wishlisted the game and followed its development so far. Your support helps us keep pushing the project forward, and we’re excited to finally share Trailer 2 with you.Watch the premiere here:Read full article on Community Announcements (KILLASOFT LLC)AnnouncementsOfficial
Exploration Comes First.
Hello everyone! We’re back with a new update, and this time we wanted to talk about something many of you have been asking about: the structure of the game. Since a lot of people are curious about how exploration works and what kind of experience they can expect, we thought this would be a great moment to explain the foundations of our world design. Our game is built around exploration first. While its level design takes inspiration from metroidvania-style structure, it is not a metroidvania. Players will explore two main hubs — Brooklyn and The Outskirts — which serve as surface areas they can always return to. In Brooklyn, players can roam an entire neighborhood, meet NPCs, interact with locals, uncover small stories, and take part in side activities like poker, darts, bowling, and more.From both hubs, players can descend into the underground, where missions take place across a network of interconnected dungeons. These spaces are designed to let players freely enter, leave, and move between areas at any time, creating a non-linear experience centered on discovery, immersion, and freedom of exploration.Read full article on Community Announcements (KILLASOFT LLC)AnnouncementsOfficial
New Screenshots Revealed — A Closer Look at The Shadow Syndicate
Today we’re sharing a new set of screenshots from The Shadow Syndicate.These images show more of the world, atmosphere, and characters we’re building behind the scenes.We’re also preparing a new trailer focused on the story of the game, the characters involved, and the larger conspiracy at the center of it all.Read full article on Community Announcements (KILLASOFT LLC)Community & EventsOfficial
The Shadow Syndicate Fan Art Contest — Winner Announced!
We’re excited to announce the winner of The Shadow Syndicate Fan Art Contest!After reviewing an incredible number of submissions filled with style, creativity, and pure noir energy, one piece stood out above the rest.🥇 Congratulations to x.com/Entreeways_04 — the grand prize winner!Thank you to everyone who participated. Your talent continues to inspire the world of Shadow Syndicate. More community events are on the way!Read full article on Community Announcements (KILLASOFT LLC)AnnouncementsOfficial
Shadow Syndicate has been nominated for the Latin Game Awards 2025!
We’re honored to share that Shadow Syndicate has officially been nominated at the Latin Game Awards 2025. This recognition means a lot to our team, and we couldn’t have reached this milestone without your support.Read full article on Community Announcements (KILLASOFT LLC)
