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Classic·Action·Adventure·Single-player
83Highly Rated
1991Released

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Deal Verdict

19

Poor Deal

$8.99

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Price History

The current price of $8.99 is $5.40 above the 7-day low of $3.59.

7-day low

$3.59

30-day low

$3.59

All-time low

$3.14

$8.99

$3.59

Lowest Recorded Offers

GOG

$3.14

Ratings

83

Highly Rated

Score from 2 sources, critics and players combined
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OpenCritic
78/100
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Steam17 reviews
Positive

About

Nightshade is an action and adventure title published by Piko Interactive and developed by Beam Software, released on December 31, 1991. The game features a single-player experience set in Metro City where the ancient Egyptian villain Sutekh brings crime to the streets. A superhero capable of melting into the darkness infiltrates this seedy underworld to confront these dark forces. During the day, this crimefighter appears as an ordinary citizen, but at night they adopt a secret identity to hunt villains on midnight streets. The press refers to this individual as Nightshade, and players assume their role directly within the narrative. Players patrol one hundred of the city's darkest corners each night, including locations like King Rat's underground hideout and the League of Unreasonable Gentlemen. These areas contain thieves, muggers, and other alley scum that must be dealt with or destroyed to gather clues. While hunting Sutekh, players face threats such as the human printing press, a closing wall of spikes, deadly jackal pits, and a freeze ray. Overcoming these obstacles requires finding hidden weapons like energy domes, force gloves, and The Staff of Ra. Problem-solving skills are also necessary to outsmart five crime kings who guard the secrets to Sutekh's Lair. The ultimate key to destroying Sutekh is the player's popularity, which serves as a power source for deciphering clues and fighting villains. This resource provides the strength needed to rescue innocent bystanders while maintaining control over the night. If this heroic prowess diminishes, the player can no longer control the night and risks being consumed by it. The game presents its story with 8-bit graphics and a soundtrack in a style similar to point-and-click adventure games. It offers a rich comicbook-like narrative that defines the experience of Nightshade.

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Release Date

  • 12/31/1991

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Classic

System Requirements

OSWindows 7+
CPUPentium 4, Athlon 64 or later
Memory256 MB RAM
GraphicsAthlon 64 or later
Storage256 MB available space

Steam Stats

  • Steam Deck

    Nightshade - Unknown Steam Deck CompatabilityUnknown

Nightshade Buying and Gameplay FAQs

Where can I buy Nightshade the cheapest?

The cheapest price right now is $8.99 at Steam (0% off the $8.99 list price).

How much does Nightshade cost?

Right now, you can buy Nightshade for as low as $8.99 ($8.99 MSRP), depending on the store and platform.

Is Nightshade on Xbox Game Pass?

No, Nightshade is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $8.99, depending on the store and platform.

How much is Nightshade on Steam?

On Steam, Nightshade is listed at $8.99 (MSRP $8.99).

What is the historical lowest price for Nightshade?

The lowest recorded price for Nightshade is $3.14, based on past sales and discounts.

Is Nightshade single-player only?

Nightshade is primarily a single-player experience.

Can I play Nightshade on Steam Deck?

Nightshade hasn't been rated for Steam Deck yet.

Is Nightshade available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?

Nightshade is available on PC and Nintendo.

When did Nightshade release?

Nightshade launched on December 31, 1991.

How much free space do I need for Nightshade?

The game requires at least 256 MB of free space.

Nightshade Patch Notes And Updates

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