Shadows of Soldiers

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Shadows of Soldiers is a multiplayer tactical shooter game. It was developed by Ghost in the Wire and was released on January 30, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A tactical third-person shooter focused on squad coordination and positioning. Outsmart enemies using real cover tactics, class abilities, and coordinated team play in intense 8v8 battles. Fight across multiple modes including Conquest, where teamwork and smart positioning decide the outcome. ⚠️ Indie Project – Made by Only 2 DevelopersShadows of Soldiers is a true indie project created by ju…

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68%Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is a passionate fan-made spiritual successor to Ghost Recon Phantoms with solid core gameplay and satisfying combat feedback.
It runs well on modest hardware, offering good performance, and features evolving content with ongoing development from a dedicated small team.
Fans of the original enjoy its faithful recreation of classes, weapons, and powers, making it a fun and balanced experience with strong nostalgia value.

The game currently suffers from bugs, a clunky and unresponsive UI, and matchmaking issues due to a small player base.
There are no dedicated servers in some regions like North America, causing high latency and poor server performance with frequent teleporting and hit registration problems.
Progression feels grindy and punishing to new players, with weak default weapons and potential retention problems due to balance and onboarding shortcomings.

gameplay
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The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics, efficient resource use, and well-executed interaction system with dynamic camera changes, though some users feel it lacks polish and value at its current price.
- “The gameplay mechanics are very good and don’t require high resources.”
- “Already refunded and maybe will check it out again when it's more polished but so far the gameplay isn't that good.”
- “This game is not worth $17; the gameplay can be fun but everything else sucks. Lower the price.”
- “The core gameplay already feels more solid than some recent shooters, and the interaction system with dynamic third-person camera changes is very well done.”
stability
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The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and unstable servers with constant ping spikes. Performance is locked at 40-50 FPS, and problematic UI and hit registration further hinder the experience, indicating the game is not yet ready despite its price.
- “Game is very buggy and glitchy.”
- “Game is locked at 40-50 fps, has a very buggy UI and hit registration issues, servers don’t handle ping spikes well, which is disappointing after years of development, especially for a $17 game.”
- “It's obvious the game is buggy since it's day 1, but it needs more time to stabilize.”
grinding
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Grinding in the game is tied to armor and equipment progression, which some users feel may become tedious and potentially impact new-player retention if not balanced properly.
- “The progression system seems planned for armor and equipment, which may feel grindy and could hurt new-player retention if not handled carefully.”
monetization
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Users appreciate the potential for fair cosmetic monetization and believe that with improvements in new-player experience and bug fixes, the game's monetization could be well-balanced and effective.
optimization
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The game's optimization is poor, with clunky performance reminiscent of pre-2010 titles, leading to a frustrating experience. Additionally, progression is heavily score-based, making it difficult for new players to level up and unlock weapons.
- “Performance feels really janky, the game feels like it's from pre-2010.”