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Steam app 3570490 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:24 UTC

Frontier: Path of Shadows

X-COM inspired tactical game. 25th century. The war with the mysterious Utopia is over — but new threats emerge. Come to the vast Frontier: assemble your crew, face tough choices, explore unknown worlds and win tactical battles!

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Oduvan Games3_PUBLISHING
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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:24 UTC
App ID
3570490
Last updated
11 Sep 2026 build 25254897
Developer
Oduvan Games
Publisher
3_PUBLISHING
Release date
10 Sep, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
743 MB
Install size
1.72 GB
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown

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Family Sharing

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Popular tags

Tactical RPGTurn-Based TacticsSci-fiStory RichSpaceTacticalTurn-Based CombatParty-Based RPGTurn-Based StrategyChoices MatterProcedural GenerationCharacter CustomizationInventory ManagementSingleplayerFuturisticIsometric2DStrategy RPGRPGStrategy
About this gameFull description from Steam
What is the Frontier? The barely charted outskirts of known space, where everything comes down to chance: strike it rich today, end up rotting in a pirate hold tomorrow. Many come here chasing glory and fortune. We're just trying to live here. Most days, survive. The Simurgh is a battered corvette, but the crew is top-tier. Rob keeps us flying straight and makes sure we don't crash on landing. Alice lives in the engine room, keeping the ship from falling apart. She can also crack a system or two when needed. Khan knows more than the rest of us combined. We don't question it: his mission plans speak for themselves. And then there's me — Jay. I joined them after a sentient crystal — hunted across half the galaxy — got into my head and turned my life as a simple courier upside down. Now I have to figure out what it is, how to communicate with it and what's really happening on the Frontier while the rest of humanity looks the other way. And you know what? We could use your help. CODE RED PLAN YOUR STRATEGY: We took the best of X-COM and Final Fantasy and stripped away unnecessary coin-flipping. Every move matters. Procedurally generated maps adapt to your past decisions, keeping every encounter fresh and challenging. CODE GREEN EXPLORE THE FRONTIER: The Frontier is vast and largely uncharted. Travel to worlds no one has set foot on, gather resources, earn credits, and unlock new opportunities. GROW STRONGER: Upgrade your squad, look for better armor and weapons, and replace outdated gear whenever you get the chance. Equipment failure in the middle of a fight is the last thing you want. High-end tech is rare out here, but a skilled merc always finds a way. CODE BLUE CHOOSE YOUR PATH: Jay wants to survive. Johnson wants to be remembered. And what the crystal symbiont wants… no one really knows. Choose your allies and enemies, uncover the secrets of the Frontier, and shape the fate of humanity. CHANGE THE WORLD: For 15 years, we've been building this universe together with our players. Now it's your turn to leave your mark. The first chapter of the story is out now. CODE WHITE So… what the hell is all this color symbolism about?
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Atos criminosos · Violência fantasiosa
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 or newer Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 1024 MB of video memory DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible sound card

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or newer Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 1024 MB of video memory DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible sound card

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Supported languages14 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Russian
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Korean
Turkish
Japanese
Portuguese - Brazil
Portuguese - Portugal
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18 developer announcements, May 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Frontier: Path of Shadows is playable on Steam Deck

    A quick update for those of you who like to play away from your desktop: Frontier: Path of Shadows can be played on Steam Deck.We’ve adapted the controls and interface with handheld play in mind, and we’d now really like to hear from…

    Mariia Korotkova
  2. Frontier: Path of Shadows is out now!

    After two years of development, our first major PC project is officially released.It’s hard to describe how much this moment means to us. What started as ideas, prototypes, experiments, and a lot of work has finally become a game you can…

    Mariia Korotkova
  3. Frontier launches in 2 days

    Frontier: Path of Shadows launches in just 2 days, on September 10!We’re wrapping up the final checks and getting everything ready for release. It’s been a long road, and we’re excited to finally let you explore the full game.But for us…

    Mariia Korotkova
  4. Choose Your Edition of Frontier: Path of Shadows

    Frontier: Path of Shadows launches on September 10!Alongside the base game, several digital editions will be available on Steam — whether you just want to jump into the adventure, get some extra art and music, or support our team with a few…

    Mariia Korotkova

August

  1. Full Game Review

    We’re in the home stretch — Frontier: Path of Shadows launches on September 10.Whether you’ve already played the demo or are discovering Frontier: Path of Shadows for the first time, the full game opens up far more ways to fight, explore…

    Mariia Korotkova
  2. Demo Update - First Hour and Shop Rework!

    We have some great news: Frontier: Path of Shadows is launching on September 10!With release less than a month away, we’re putting the finishing touches on the game — and we’ve just updated the free Steam demo so you can try some of the…

    Mariia Korotkova
  3. Frontier Technologies

    When people in the Core Worlds talk about technology, they usually imagine the latest reactor design, a new warship, or another breakthrough in artificial intelligence. In reality, most of the technologies that define our lives today were…

    Mariia Korotkova
  4. Artificial Intelligence in 25 century

    Artificial intelligence has become one of humanity's greatest achievements, and one of its greatest mysteries.They cannot be programmed, copied, or replaced. Every AI is a unique individual whose creation demands enormous resources, time…

    Mariia Korotkova
  5. Alice's Origin: Life in the Centaur Corporation Union

    The Centaur Corporation Union is the most technologically advanced power in the Oecumene and the homeland of Alice, one of the first companions you'll meet during your journey across the Frontier. To better understand the person who will…

    Mariia Korotkova
  6. Frontier: Path of Shadows is taking part in Steam Cyberpunk Fest!

    Steam Cyberpunk Fest has begun, and we're excited to be part of it!In Frontier, cyberpunk begins at the edge of explored space. Advanced neural implants, living crystalline technology, distributed computing, and the growing gap between…

    Mariia Korotkova

July

  1. Demo Update - First Hour Rework

    Attention, mercenaries and captains! New reports are coming in from the edge of the Oikumene. A new update for the Frontier: Path of Shadows demo is now available across all star systems!Over the past few weeks, we've carefully gone through…

    Mariia Korotkova

June

  1. Powers of the Frontier

    Very little happens on the Frontier by accident. Behind every pirate raid, lucrative contract, trade route, or sudden political intrigue stands one of Epsilon’s major powers. And if you're planning to spend any amount of time in the sector…

    Mariia Korotkova
  2. Colors of the Crystal

    One of the strangest discoveries out on the Frontier is an ancient crystal symbiote. Ever since meeting it, Jay's life has gotten more complicated and the number of problems and people chasing him has gone way up.The symbiote is an ancient…

    Mariia Korotkova
  3. Worlds of Frontier: First Sight

    As the squad makes its way across the Frontier, they'll come across all kinds of places—from lost colonies and trading posts to worlds scarred by war. Every single one of them has its own story and its own set of problems, and you can bet…

    Mariia Korotkova
  4. Frontier takes part in Steam Next Fest!

    Traffic control reports increased activity on the routes leading into the Epsilon sector. Our analysts link it to Frontier: Path of Shadows taking part in Steam Next Fest!If you haven't made it out to the Frontier yet, this is your perfect…

    Mariia Korotkova
  5. Expedition Log: What Is the Frontier?

    By the 25th century, people had built the Oikoumene – a network of wealthy and secure star systems connected by interstellar Gates. Everything shines there: continent-sized megacities, corporate towers stretching toward orbit, flawless…

    Mariia Korotkova

May

  1. Demo is Out - Frontier: Path of Shadows on May 29th!

    Attention mercenaries and volunteers: a new transmission has arrived from the edge of the Oikumene. The demo for Frontier: Path of Shadows launches on May 29, so the outer reaches of space are about to get a little more crowded.Soon…

    Mariia Korotkova
  2. Frontier Survival Guide

    1. NodesBefore making your first move, take a good look at the battlefield. Pay attention to the routes available to both your squad and the enemy, and use the environment to your advantage.Nodes marked with a shield icon provide cover…

    Mariia Korotkova

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