

Shadow of Pharos
Team Gaivot · July 19, 2024 · Horror, Atmospheric, Immersive, Mystery, Psychological Horror
Shadow of Pharos is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.
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Shadow of Pharos price
Shadow of Pharos is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.
About Shadow of Pharos
The game aims to be a fully immersive experience and has no UI by default. To enable accessibility options and general settings, input the following command using the keyboard arrow keys or the controller D-Pad:
left, right, left, right, down, down
The menu will then be accessible by pressing ESC on the keyboard or Back/Share on a controller.
Default Controls:
- Movement: WASD on keyboard | Left Analog on controller
- Look Around: Mouse | Right Analog on controller
- Interact: E on keyboard | Cross/A on controller
- Flashlight: F on keyboard | Square/X on controller
- Notes: Tab on keyboard | Options/Start on controller
Disclaimer: The game's soundtrack was made specifically for the game, and is safe to play on videos/stream. It's also available for free on TeamGaivot's YouTube channel. If you enjoyed the game, consider supporting the team by purchasing the soundtrack here on Steam and wishlisting our next game Pharos.
Shadow of Pharos — game info
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Player modes
- Single-player
- Controller
- Full controller support
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
A really atmospheric and unique addition to the lo-fi indie horror genre! Navigating the pitch-black corridors of a decaying world while trying to survive an unsettling paranormal entity is just as tense as it sounds. The retro, pixelated levels are beautifully designed, and trying to explore with a total lack of UI while dealing with limited visibility adds a great sense of urgency and isolation. It is the perfect indie arcade horror for passing the time, testing your nerves, and soaking in that heavy PS1-era atmosphere. Definitely recommended!2 found this helpful
NEGATIVE🟥 🟧 🟨 🟩 🟦 🟪POSITIVE [h1]#tinygamereview[/h1] [code] there are so few indicators [/code] 🟧 [b]DIRECTIONLESS[/b] 🟧 [hr][/hr] 🎮 🟧[b]Gameplay:[/b] 1-2 short sentences describing how it's played (especially if unique), its difficulty, and what's good/bad about it. 📖 🟧[b]Narrative:[/b] I keep thinking "there's [i]something here[/i]" but it's really taken some looking 🔊 🟧[b]Audio:[/b] only actually-good sound are a couple of the audio recordings; not much else to speak of 🖼️ 🟨[b]Visuals:[/b] I'm usually a fan of this sort of aesthetic, but there were some scenes that were just [i]too dark[/i] [hr][/hr] [h1]#readme[/h1] I'm still not sure what is going on in this game, but I think that its general minimalism, brevity, and visual presentation are doing enough work for me to [i]want to come back[/i] and see what I missed the first time around. Or two. Or four. I may just be giving the [i]prospect[/i] of a good time the benefit of the doubt, here. I love a good puzzle and figuring out vague hints and all, but the mystery and mystique of this game seems a bit out of left field. The only other saving grace for my recommendation is its lack of price. [h1]#memorycard[…1 found this helpful
30 minute walking sim horror game, but I didn't see a single shadow of an ancient Pharaoh1 found this helpful
an atmospheric piece of ♥♥♥♥
Is Game. Almost got bored of checking and opening doors but then the game ended so thumbs up.
This stupid game Wasting my time
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