The Consuming Shadow Player Count and Price History

The Consuming Shadow

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The Consuming Shadow

Ben 'Yahtzee' CroshawNov 20, 2015Adventure

$0.99 Very PositiveSteam Deck Verified
  • Lovecraftian
  • Adventure
  • Survival Horror
  • Violent
  • 2D
  • Horror
  • Roguelite
  • Indie
  • Atmospheric
  • Procedural Generation
Playing now
0
Updated 8 hours ago
24-hour peak
0
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
2
Oct 19, 2026
Steam reviews
94%
Very Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

The Consuming Shadow player count chart

The Consuming Shadow has very few players on Steam right now (0). Its all-time peak was 2.

History from Oct 11, 2026

The Consuming Shadow monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026not enough data+0+0%2
October 2026not enough datan/an/a2

How many people are playing The Consuming Shadow?

At this moment The Consuming Shadow has 0 concurrent players on Steam.

The Consuming Shadow player count history

Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 2, set on Oct 19, 2026.

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About The Consuming Shadow

The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients.

Developer
Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw
Released
Nov 20, 2015
Genre
Adventure
Steam Deck
Verified
Languages
1 language

The Consuming Shadow price history

$0.99
price now (US)
$0.49
lowest recorded (-51%) · Oct 27, 2026
-51%
typical sale discount · 1 sale seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. The Consuming Shadow is at its full price of $0.99. It usually goes on sale for about 51% off (around $0.49), and the lowest we have recorded is $0.49.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown

US price on Steam. Checked daily.

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The Consuming Shadow reviews over time

94% Very Positive94% of 398 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.

The Consuming Shadow achievements

The Consuming Shadow has 95 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 13.1% of them; the rarest, Skillful Scourge, is held by 0.8% of players.

  • Ending GDie the first of many deaths74.5%
  • The Easy Way OutHidden achievement61.0%
  • I Can Make It On My OwnHidden achievement45.6%
  • Single File, PleaseKill 2 enemies with 1 armour-piercing bullet45.0%
  • Clean GetawayComplete a dungeon without taking any damage42.7%
  • Don't Sneak Up On Me Like ThatHidden achievement41.6%
  • You Shall Not PassCast the correct banishment ritual39.8%
  • The Ministry ManHidden achievement38.8%
  • Ending CMake the ultimate sacrifice35.4%
  • Splatter UpKnock a total of 30 spit projectiles out of the air with melee attacks32.0%
  • The Ministry's ManComplete a total of 20 Ministry side jobs31.1%
  • Not Afraid Of The DarkComplete 50 dungeons29.1%
  • Drunken MasterHidden achievement28.9%
  • Where Is My MindLose a total of 1000 sanity points27.8%
  • Make It QuickBanish the invading Ancient with at least 15 hours remaining on the clock27.5%
  • Educated GuessHidden achievement27.4%
  • The Scientific MethodHidden achievement27.2%
  • All In The WristSuccessfully pick a total of 20 locks26.9%
  • The WarriorHidden achievement26.0%
  • Astrology? Pah!Hidden achievement25.8%
  • Ending DWhoops!25.4%
  • Investigative ReporterFind all diary pages24.5%
  • Ending E/FLet time get away from you24.3%
  • Organ DonorHidden achievement24.1%
  • Close EncountersMelee a total of 500 enemies to death23.9%
  • Field MedicHeal a total of 1000 health points with the medkit23.6%
  • Demon HunterKill a total of 1000 enemy minions23.5%
  • Make Your Bloody Mind UpHidden achievement23.5%
  • Dabbling With DarknessCast a total of 50 non-banishment spells21.4%
  • Ending AEscape the Ancient with your mind intact20.8%
  • HumanitarianRescue a total of 20 live, unbrainwashed prisoners20.2%
  • Forever LearningDecrypt 50% of the bestiary19.7%
  • The WizardHidden achievement19.6%
  • Ending BSave the world at the cost of your mind18.6%
  • Why The Hell Did I Bring ThisHidden achievement15.7%
  • Preparation Pays OffGet the ideal result in all 12 random encounters that require equipment14.6%
  • The Nuclear OptionKill a total of 50 minions with death spells14.3%
  • Hospital DramaHidden achievement12.6%
  • Is It My Turn NowHidden achievement11.5%
  • Stop Fussing, MumHidden achievement10.5%
  • Intervention RequiredHidden achievement9.9%
  • In DeepReach level 10 of The Descent8.2%
  • You Never KnowAcquire all 12 pieces of equipment in one game7.0%
  • Save The MultiverseAchieve ending A with all four player characters.4.6%
  • SkinflintHidden achievement4.1%
  • Screenwriting 101Hidden achievement3.7%
  • Perfect DayComplete a Daily Challenge with ending A3.4%
  • Daily WisdomComplete a Daily Challenge as the Scholar3.3%
  • Daily CunningComplete a Daily Challenge as the Ministry Man3.1%
  • This Seems FamiliarHidden achievement3.0%
  • Test of CunningComplete the Ministry Man's challenge2.5%
  • In DeeperReach level 20 of The Descent2.5%
  • Veteran DetectiveReach level 10 with any character2.3%
  • Test of WisdomComplete the Scholar's challenge2.3%
  • Perfect CunningComplete the Ministry Man's challenge with ending A2.3%
  • Test of SkillComplete the Warrior's challenge2.2%
  • Daily SkillComplete a Daily Challenge as the Warrior2.2%
  • Perfect WisdomComplete the Scholar's challenge with ending A2.0%
  • Wise WhipperComplete the Pistol Whipper challenge as the Scholar2.0%
  • Perfect WhipperComplete the Pistol Whipper challenge with ending A2.0%

Showing the 60 most unlocked of 95 achievements.

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Latest The Consuming Shadow news and patch notes

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The Consuming Shadow FAQ

Is The Consuming Shadow dead?

The Consuming Shadow has very few players on Steam right now (0). Its all-time peak was 2.

How many people play The Consuming Shadow?

0 people are playing The Consuming Shadow on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 concurrent players.

What is the all-time peak player count for The Consuming Shadow?

The Consuming Shadow reached its all-time Steam peak of 2 concurrent players on Oct 19, 2026.

How much does The Consuming Shadow cost?

The Consuming Shadow costs $0.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price The Consuming Shadow has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for The Consuming Shadow on Steam is $0.49 (51% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $0.99 right now.

Is The Consuming Shadow on sale right now?

No, The Consuming Shadow is at its full price of $0.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 51%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 51%.

Is The Consuming Shadow good?

Steam players rate The Consuming Shadow Very Positive: 94% of 398 reviews are positive.

When did The Consuming Shadow come out?

The Consuming Shadow was released on Steam on Nov 20, 2015.

Who made The Consuming Shadow?

The Consuming Shadow was developed by Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw.

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