Unleash carnage in 'Shadow of the Yokai'! Hack through hordes of blood-thirsty beasts in procedurally-generated levels. Utilize an assortment of weapons and abilities, leaving a trail of blood-soaked bodies in your wake. Will you slay the Daimyo, or will the Yokai's curse live on?!

SummaryIn &quot;Shadow of the Yokai,&quot; Navigate through atmospheric, procedurally-generated rooms filled with aggressive creatures, each more deadly than the last. Avoid fatal traps at every turn, rampaging through floods and infernos. Armed with an arsenal of weapons, engage in intense hack-and-slash combat that will test your skills and reflexes as you turn your foes into bloody-geysers. Solve challenging puzzles and unlock upgrades to enhance your abilities. Will you conquer the shadows, or will the Yokai claim your soul...?StoryAfter a fatal duel for his village's sovereignty, Kazuo is left to bleed-out at the feet of the Yokai clan. Their Daimyo, Tokugawa cackles with laughter, placing a curse upon Kazuo's soul. After being reborn, Kazuo awakens to find his village under-sieged by blood-thirsty Yokai. Kazuo left only with his fists and samurai spirit, must protect his village and end Tokugawa's reign for good, no matter the cost.Gameplay Features<ul class="bb_ul"><li>8 Weapons to Unlock, each with their own charge-attack and special ability</li><li>A Grappling Kunai, used to bring the fight to you or traverse the battlegrounds</li><li>A Devastating Kick, to push away enemies and break their guard</li><li>Many Vicious Beasts await you, everything from Undead Wolves to Thieving Kappas</li><li>Procedurally-Generated Levels vary; trap-placement, grapple-points, climate-modifiers, and more...</li></ul>Demo Information:This demo includes the first portion of &quot;Shadow of the Yokai&quot; culminating in the first boss fight. The weapons in the shop have been limited to the first  8 weapons and a secret weapon hidden in a puzzle box. Each playthrough will have a different procedurally generated experience, and as such you may replay the demo as many times as you like. &quot;Shadow of the Yokai&quot; is still currently a work in progress, so the final version may differ in parts from the demo presented here.*Gameplay Teaser Music: Darren Curtis - Samura Sake Showdown

Shadow of the Yokai Demo

<h1>Demo Released!</h1>Hey all!I have some fantastic news! The demo for &quot;Shadow of the Yokai&quot; is live and playable. Give your shot at killing hordes of creatures through procedurally generated rooms filled with traps. Culminating in a challenging boss fight with Tokugawa's enslaved Kappa. Thank you all, and I hope you enjoy the first look at &quot;Shadow of the Yokai&quot;!Cheers,Xander Wise<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3719250/extras/08d08537abedcf8b8eeed891f0484e9e.poster.avif?t=1760455069" width=1170 height=658 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3719250/extras/08d08537abedcf8b8eeed891f0484e9e.webm?t=1760455069" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3719250/extras/08d08537abedcf8b8eeed891f0484e9e.mp4?t=1760455069" type="video/mp4"></video> <h1>About the Game</h1>SummaryIn &quot;Shadow of the Yokai,&quot; Navigate through atmospheric, procedurally-generated rooms filled with aggressive creatures, each more deadly than the last. Avoid fatal traps at every turn, rampaging through floods and infernos. Armed with an arsenal of weapons, engage in intense hack-and-slash combat that will test your skills and reflexes as you turn your foes into bloody-geysers. Solve challenging puzzles and unlock upgrades to enhance your abilities. Will you conquer the shadows, or will the Yokai claim your soul...?<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3719250/extras/513c0f6af33a243fd889c392f9fa3fe6.poster.avif?t=1760455069" width=800 height=800 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3719250/extras/513c0f6af33a243fd889c392f9fa3fe6.webm?t=1760455069" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3719250/extras/513c0f6af33a243fd889c392f9fa3fe6.mp4?t=1760455069" type="video/mp4"></video>StoryAfter a fatal duel for his village's sovereignty, Kazuo is left to bleed-out at the feet of the Yokai clan. Their Daimyo, Tokugawa cackles with laughter, placing a curse upon Kazuo's soul. After being reborn, Kazuo awakens to find his village under-sieged by blood-thirsty Yokai. Kazuo left only with his fists and samurai spirit, must protect his village and end Tokugawa's reign for good, no matter the cost.Gameplay Features<ul class="bb_ul"><li>9 Weapons to Unlock, each with their own charge-attack and special ability</li><li>A Grappling Kunai, used to bring the fight to you or traverse the battlegrounds</li><li>A Devastating Kick, to push away enemies and break their guard</li><li>Many Vicious Beasts await you, everything from Undead Wolves to Thieving Kappas</li><li>Procedurally-Generated Levels vary; trap-placement, grapple-points, climate-modifiers, and more...</li></ul><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3719250/extras/75a66ff950813f0880bb9d6ba8e6ec03.poster.avif?t=1760455069" width=800 height=800 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3719250/extras/75a66ff950813f0880bb9d6ba8e6ec03.webm?t=1760455069" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3719250/extras/75a66ff950813f0880bb9d6ba8e6ec03.mp4?t=1760455069" type="video/mp4"></video>*Gameplay Teaser Music: Darren Curtis - Samura Sake Showdown