Shadow Overlord: The Beginning - Command the Undead in Medieval Strategy

7/10/2026, 6:41:39 PM

Release date: 10/29/2023

Tags: #strategy #point-&-click #side-scroller #3d #medieval #singleplayer #tabletop #indie

User Reviews

Score: 83%Positive
Review Count: 12 reviews
Fetched At: 7/10/2026, 6:41:40 PM

Live Store Snapshot

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/10/2026, 6:41:38 PM

Key highlight

Command the undead in Shadow Overlord: The Beginning, a free-to-play indie strategy game with a unique side-scroller perspective. Lead your dark legions in medieval real-time battles and evolve your units.

Who this is for

Recommended for fans of real-time strategy games where you lead undead armies in a medieval fantasy setting, and for those who enjoy strategic gameplay from a unique side-view perspective. As an Early Access indie title, it shows promise for future development.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5, 2.8GHz

Comfortable play target

15,600 pts(~130% above spec of 12,000 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core 7 36015,572 pts Intel Core i3-1220P15,664 pts Intel Core i3-1220PE15,664 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD R9 390

Comfortable play target

12,528 pts(~130% above spec of 9,637 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Shadow Overlord: The Beginning invites players to step into the role of a dark entity commanding legions of the undead. This indie strategy game, developed and published by Mr Gorilla Studios, plunges you into challenging medieval battles where conquest is the ultimate goal. As the Lord of Shadows, you'll lead your dark creatures in the real-time strategy (RTS) genre, aiming to dominate towns and castles within a captivating fantasy world.

Highlights

Genre and Gameplay: Experience real-time strategy with a unique side-scroller perspective, placing you directly in the heat of medieval battles.
Core Mechanics: Command an army of the undead, upgrade and evolve your units, and make crucial decisions to achieve domination.
Development and Release: This title is an indie strategy game developed and published by Mr Gorilla Studios, currently available in Early Access since its release on October 29, 2023.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy strategy games, particularly those with a medieval or dark fantasy setting. Fans of RTS mechanics and those looking for a unique perspective in combat, like the side-scroller view, will find Shadow Overlord: The Beginning engaging. Its indie nature and Early Access status also appeal to players who like to support developing titles and influence their direction.