Indie · 2023
9 Years of Shadows
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Key facts
- Released
- 26 March 2023
- Genre
- Indie · Adventure · Action
- Length
- ≈ 10 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- Halberd Studios, HelBeard
- Publisher
- Freedom Games
- Critics
- Metacritic 74
- Steam reviews
- 77% positive (2,588 reviews)
- Best price
- $8.00 · Green Man Gaming
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 10h to see the end
- Roguelike
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat 9 Years of Shadows?
Expect about 10 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play 9 Years of Shadows with friends?
No, 9 Years of Shadows is a single-player experience.
What platforms is 9 Years of Shadows on?
9 Years of Shadows is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Where to buy 9 Years of Shadows for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $8.00 at Green Man Gaming. Prices are checked daily.
Is 9 Years of Shadows a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 74. On Steam, 77% positive (2,588 reviews).
What games are like 9 Years of Shadows?
In the same spirit: Rabi-Ribi, Timespinner and Valdis Story: Abyssal City.



