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Xander Wise · Published by Wise Productions · Official site ↗
Content notice: Blood and Violence
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Unleash carnage in 'Shadow of the Yokai'! Hack through hordes of blood-thirsty beasts in procedurally-generated levels. Utilize an assortment of weapons and abilities, leaving a trail of blood-soaked bodies in your wake. Will you slay the Daimyo, or will the Yokai's curse live on?!
Embark on a relentless journey to slay the Daimyo or succumb to the yokai's curse. Unleash chaos with an arsenal of weapons and abilities in this intense action game from Xander Wise.
About this game
Demo Released!
Hey all!
I have some fantastic news! The demo for "Shadow of the Yokai" is live and playable. Give your shot at killing hordes of creatures through procedurally generated rooms filled with traps. Culminating in a challenging boss fight with Tokugawa's enslaved Kappa. Thank you all, and I hope you enjoy the first look at "Shadow of the Yokai"!
Cheers,
Xander Wise
About the Game
Summary
In "Shadow of the Yokai," Navigate through atmospheric, procedurally-generated rooms filled with aggressive creatures, each more deadly than the last. Avoid fatal traps at every turn, rampaging through floods and infernos. Armed with an arsenal of weapons, engage in intense hack-and-slash combat that will test your skills and reflexes as you turn your foes into bloody-geysers. Solve challenging puzzles and unlock upgrades to enhance your abilities. Will you conquer the shadows, or will the Yokai claim your soul...?
Story
After a fatal duel for his village's sovereignty, Kazuo is left to bleed-out at the feet of the Yokai clan. Their Daimyo, Tokugawa cackles with laughter, placing a curse upon Kazuo's soul. After being reborn, Kazuo awakens to find his village under-sieged by blood-thirsty Yokai. Kazuo left only with his fists and samurai spirit, must protect his village and end Tokugawa's reign for good, no matter the cost.
Gameplay Features
9 Weapons to Unlock, each with their own charge-attack and special ability
A Grappling Kunai, used to bring the fight to you or traverse the battlegrounds
A Devastating Kick, to push away enemies and break their guard
Many Vicious Beasts await you, everything from Undead Wolves to Thieving Kappas
Procedurally-Generated Levels vary; trap-placement, grapple-points, climate-modifiers, and more...
*Gameplay Teaser Music: Darren Curtis - Samura Sake Showdown
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 x86/x64
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3210M (2 * 2500) or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 x64
- Processor: Intel i7 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics or AMD (formerly ATI) Radeon HD Graphics (Discrete): Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 (or greater) or AMD Radeon HD 7600 (or greater)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Shadow of the Yokai: First Update of 2026
Hey everyone,Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you all well. It's been a little while since I last updated you all on what's the current progress of Shadow of the Yokai. Well, I've currently released an update to the demo (Version 2.5). I've included further; bug fixes, fixes to typos, controller-input fixes, game re-balancing, audio-adjustments, and additional mechanics such as now being able to throw enemies when they are grabbed.As for the current state of the finished game, I should be on track to have in finished in 2026. I've been working on adding additional environments (Jungle, Stone Dungeons, and Snowy Blizzards), traps (Buzzsaws and Fire-traps), enemies (Bosses, Bats, Spiders), and goals/puzzles. Other miscellaneous inclusions are also in the works such as; Further settings adjustments, Teleporting portals, Various gadgets (blow-dart, caltrops, bombs), and more level variation. Currently, there are a total of 70 possible room shapes, with randomized possibilities within them. I'm hoping to increase this as to allow the most replay-ability.Lastly, I just wanted to express my gratitude to everyone's extended support on this project. As of Jan 4th, 2026 we are standing at over 300 wishlists on Shadow of the Yokai, which was way more than I would've imagined for my tiny side project and I'm just so thankful! Here's to 2026! Let's make it a spectacular year!Cheers!Xander WiseRead full article on Community Announcements (SalaXander)Community & EventsOfficial
Shadow of the Yokai: Next Fest Demo & Thank You
Hey all!This is the first announcement I've made on 'Shadow of the Yokai' and I just wanted to express a great deal of gratitude to all those who participated in playing my demo for Next Fest and giving feedback. Next Fest may be over, but the demo will continue to be live and supported with new updates as I continue to further tweak any issues and make edits according to player feedback. I've already made substantial changes to game balancing with weapons, bug fixes, and made the game more comprehensive and user-friendly. Please continue to give your feedback and I'll do whatever I can to make this game's experience as enjoyable as can be. Thanks again!All the best,Xander WiseRead full article on Community Announcements (SalaXander)
