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Styx: Shards of Darkness

A Role-playing (RPG) game by Cyanide Studio, released in 2017

71/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Embark upon a stealthy adventure with new enemies, new environments, and a plethora of new mechanics aimed at refining the abilities and movement of Styx; grappling around corners, climbing ropes, and using his trusty knife as a zip-wire. Shards of Darkness aims to offer unparalleled freedom of movement, along with refined stealth and assassination mechanics, expanding and improving on the strengths of Styx: Master of Shadows

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

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Styx: Shards of Darkness Download Size

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Is Styx: Shards of Darkness Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
42Players Online

There are currently 42 people playing Styx: Shards of Darkness, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 50.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Styx: Shards of Darkness save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\StyxShardsofDarkness\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/StyxShardsofDarkness/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/StyxShardsofDarkness/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Styx: Shards of Darkness Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Styx: Shards of Darkness, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 65 user configs ↗

Can I Run Styx: Shards of Darkness?

System requirements not available for this title.

Is Styx: Shards of Darkness Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

71
Rated 71 out of 100
Mixed Reviews14 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 14 critic reviews, opinion on Styx: Shards of Darkness is divided. While it offers some unique role-playing (rpg) mechanics, the score of 71 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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