Kill The Shadow Wiki
Cyber-noir detective RPG guides for Dark Tide City — builds, walkthroughs, controls, and endings.
Unofficial Kill The Shadow wiki: how to play, builds, corkboard deduction, Rewind, Demo cases, maps, and launch tips.
- Aug 2026
- Steam launch window
- 10
- Demo achievements mapped
- Multi
- Branching endings
- Demo
- Free Steam demo live
Hubs organised by what investigators search for before and after launch.
Kill The Shadow Guides Hub
Kill The Shadow guides for Dark Tide City: Rewind, corkboard deduction, attributes, demo tips, and case walkthroughs.
Open guide BuildsBuilds Hub
Kill The Shadow build guides for Strength, Spirit, and Charm — attribute paths, corkboard options, and endings in Dark Tide City.
Open guide WalkthroughCases Walkthrough Hub
Kill The Shadow walkthroughs for the demo and full game — Teddy case, Master Reed fair, Shipwreck Wharf grudges, and district routing.
Open guide CharactersKill The Shadow Characters Hub
Kill The Shadow character guide: Lucas, The Shadow, Captain Theo, Axel Flint, Kiki, and every key NPC in Dark Tide City.
Open guide MapKill The Shadow Map Hub
Kill The Shadow map guide for Dark Tide City: districts, travel routes, factory, Shipwreck Wharf, Pig Cage, and Old Town.
Open guide ControlsKill The Shadow Controls Hub
Kill The Shadow controls guide: keyboard, mouse, controller, DualSense tips, corkboard D-pad navigation, and Rewind inputs.
Open guide ReviewKill The Shadow Review Hub
Kill The Shadow review hub: demo impressions, Next Fest praise, cyber-noir art, release window, and should-you-play verdict for Steam.
Open guide ToolsKill The Shadow Tools Hub
Kill The Shadow tools hub: Build Planner for Strength Spirit Charm, attribute previews, and links to Builds guides.
Open guideMaster the systems that change every interrogation.
Plan Strength, Spirit, and Charm before you commit points.
Attribute Overview
How Strength, Spirit, and Charm shape corkboard deductions, Rewind scenes, and endings in Kill The Shadow's Dark Tide City.
Open guide BuildsStrength Build
Strength build guide for Kill The Shadow — intimidation, physical pressure, factory routes, and force-first case resolutions.
Open guide BuildsSpirit Build
Spirit build guide for Kill The Shadow — psychological leverage, Rewind reads, manipulation, and mind-game case resolutions.
Open guide BuildsCharm Build
Charm build guide for Kill The Shadow — persuasion, bribery, talk routes, and social solutions across Dark Tide City's districts.
Open guide ToolsBuild Planner — Kill The Shadow Attributes
Kill The Shadow Build Planner: allocate Strength Spirit Charm points, preview interrogation style, and plan Lucas builds before you commit.
Open guideFrom Teddy’s death to Demo endings and district investigations.
Demo Walkthrough
Full Kill The Shadow demo walkthrough — factory district, corkboard deduction, Rewind scenes, Teddy setup, and achievement branches.
Open guide WalkthroughTeddy Case Walkthrough
Teddy case walkthrough for Kill The Shadow — Captain Theo's dog, loyalty secrets, corkboard clues, and attribute-gated outcomes.
Open guide WalkthroughCases Overview
Overview of Kill The Shadow cases — Teddy, Master Reed temple fair, Shipwreck Wharf grudges, districts, and recommended build paths.
Open guide WalkthroughMaster Reed Case Walkthrough
Master Reed temple fair walkthrough for Kill The Shadow — Old Town investigation, disappearance clues, Charm and Spirit routes.
Open guide WalkthroughShipwreck Wharf Walkthrough
Shipwreck Wharf grudges walkthrough for Kill The Shadow — waterfront cases, Spirit and Strength routes, Axel Flint and Rafe Carter.
Open guide ReviewKill The Shadow Review Hub
Kill The Shadow review hub: demo impressions, Next Fest praise, cyber-noir art, release window, and should-you-play verdict for Steam.
Open guideLearn the districts and people shaping Dark Tide City.
Lucas — Kill The Shadow Protagonist
Lucas profile for Kill The Shadow: ex-detective, Strength Spirit Charm builds, Captain Theo ties, and Dark Tide City investigation style.
Open guide CharactersThe Shadow — Kill The Shadow Partner
The Shadow in Kill The Shadow: Rewind mechanics, corkboard clues, demo revamps, and how Lucas's supernatural partner shapes cases.
Open guide CharactersKey NPCs — Kill The Shadow Cast Guide
Kill The Shadow NPC guide: Captain Theo, Axel Flint, Rafe Carter, Kiki, Mrs. Reed, Priestess, Auntie Bass, Chiffon, and more.
Open guide MapDark Tide City — Kill The Shadow Map
Dark Tide City overview for Kill The Shadow: district connections, travel unlocks, NPC hubs, and investigation routes for Lucas.
Open guide MapDistricts — Kill The Shadow Location Guide
Kill The Shadow districts guide: shuttered factory, Shipwreck Wharf, Pig Cage Walled City, Old Town clues, NPCs, and case tips.
Open guideDeep walkthroughs for deduction, Rewind, and first-hour progress.
Kill The Shadow Guides Hub
Kill The Shadow guides for Dark Tide City: Rewind, corkboard deduction, attributes, demo tips, and case walkthroughs.
Open guide BuildsAttribute Overview
How Strength, Spirit, and Charm shape corkboard deductions, Rewind scenes, and endings in Kill The Shadow's Dark Tide City.
Open guide CharactersLucas — Kill The Shadow Protagonist
Lucas profile for Kill The Shadow: ex-detective, Strength Spirit Charm builds, Captain Theo ties, and Dark Tide City investigation style.
Open guide ControlsKeyboard and Mouse — Kill The Shadow Controls
Kill The Shadow keyboard and mouse controls: movement, corkboard, Rewind, dialogue binds, and PC investigation tips for Lucas.
Open guide GuidesHow to Play Kill The Shadow
Learn Kill The Shadow basics: Lucas, Strength Spirit Charm attributes, interrogation, exploration, and Dark Tide City detective flow.
Open guide MapDark Tide City — Kill The Shadow Map
Dark Tide City overview for Kill The Shadow: district connections, travel unlocks, NPC hubs, and investigation routes for Lucas.
Open guide ReviewKill The Shadow Demo Review
Kill The Shadow demo review: Steam Next Fest impressions, Rewind revamp, Teddy case, TheGamer praise, and demo vs full game.
Open guide ToolsBuild Planner — Kill The Shadow Attributes
Kill The Shadow Build Planner: allocate Strength Spirit Charm points, preview interrogation style, and plan Lucas builds before you commit.
Open guide WalkthroughDemo Walkthrough
Full Kill The Shadow demo walkthrough — factory district, corkboard deduction, Rewind scenes, Teddy setup, and achievement branches.
Open guideNew to Dark Tide City? Follow this path before your first case.
- 1
Learn how investigation works
Start with How to Play, then corkboard deduction and Rewind so every clue connection feels intentional.
- 2
Pick an early attribute focus
Decide Strength, Spirit, or Charm before major interrogations. Preview trade-offs in the Build Planner.
- 3
Clear the Demo cleanly
Use the Demo walkthrough, Teddy case, and achievement checklist so branching choices stay under control.
- 4
Plan endings and big cases
Read Multiple Endings, then Master Reed and Shipwreck Wharf guides before Old Town and waterfront escalations.
- 5
Launch-day readiness
Check the Launch Day guide and system requirements, then tune controls — especially corkboard D-pad — before hard cases.
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common Kill The Shadow questions.
What is Kill The Shadow?
Kill The Shadow is a cyber-noir detective RPG from Shadowlight, published by Phoenix Game. You play Lucas, a former officer bonded to a supernatural Shadow that reconstructs final moments of the dead across Dark Tide City.
When does Kill The Shadow release?
Steam lists Kill The Shadow for early August 2026 (store pages show August 4–5 depending on region). A free Demo remains available on Steam while you wait for launch.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki supports: English, 日本語, 한국어, 繁體中文.
Is this an official wiki?
No. This is an unofficial fan resource. For patch notes, pricing, and store updates, always confirm on the official Steam page and developer channels.
Where should beginners start?
Read How to Play, then Controls, then the Deduction Corkboard guide. After that, try the Demo Walkthrough and open the Build Planner before investing attribute points.