Citadels - Shadow City
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Citadels - Shadow City

Citadels: Shadow City is a dark-fantasy turn-based card game of bluffing, diplomacy, and city-building. Pick secret roles, gather gold, and outsmart your opponents to construct the ultimate city. Play solo against AI or compete with friends in online and local multiplayer!

DEV: SERGEI MIRONOVPUB: MS PRODUCTIONAppID 4911010
UPDATE PULSEevery ~1d·last 34d ago·20 recent on record

Is Citadels - Shadow City still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

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Current price

$2.79$3.99−30%

Development

Dormant

Last heard from developers

33 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~1.5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

2

Current silence

23× normal

The developers have been silent for 33 days against a normal rhythm of about 1.5 — roughly 23 times longer than usual. 2 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 1 of them major. It is currently 30% below its usual price.

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releaseAug 24, 2026

Citadels – Shadow City Demo Now Available on Steam

The developer of Citadels – Shadow City has released a playable demo on Steam, available at no cost to anyone interested in the title before its full launch.

What the demo includes

According to the announcement, the demo covers:

  • The opening portion of the game, giving players an initial look at the world
  • Core gameplay mechanics, intended to introduce how the full game plays
  • The atmosphere of Shadow City, which the developer describes as unique to the experience

The developer is soliciting feedback from players who try the demo and is encouraging those who enjoy it to add the full game to their Steam Wishlist — a signal that a formal launch date has not yet been announced.

No details about the full game's scope, genre specifics, price, or release window appear in the announcement. What is clear is that the demo represents a deliberate first contact between the game and its potential audience — a chance to assess whether Shadow City's world is worth returning to when the complete version arrives.

Recent Transmissions

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Community AnnouncementsAug 31, 2026
Custom Deck Selection Arrives — Ranked PvP Is Taking Shape

Citadels: Shadow City is getting more flexible — starting with the way you prepare for a match.With this update, you can now customize your card pool before the game begins by choosing which available content sets are active. Own additional…

Community AnnouncementsAug 9, 2026
The Story Campaign is Here!

Greetings, Rulers!We are thrilled to announce the release of our biggest update since launch. The feature you've been waiting for — a full-fledged Story Campaign — is finally here!Here is what awaits you in the new campaign:8 Unique Opponen…

Community AnnouncementsAug 4, 2026
A Cleaner Table, Your Way

Your table, your rules - even when it comes to the interface.You can now hide the action buttons at the bottom of the screen for a cleaner, more immersive view. Your cards and chat will continue using the available space, so nothing feels c…

Community AnnouncementsAug 2, 2026
The First Update Is Here!

Our first update for Citadels - Shadow City has arrived, bringing a smoother experience, clearer gameplay, and a few important improvements that will shape every future match. The biggest change comes at the end of the game. Once a player c…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 27, 2026
Steam Owners: Claim Your FREE Android Copy (Limited Spots)

Free Android Version for Steam Owners (Limited Beta Access)We're opening a limited Google Play beta for players who already own the game on Steam! If you purchased the game on Steam, you can receive free access to the Android version throug…

Community AnnouncementsJul 26, 2026
Citadels Releases Tomorrow! Check Out All Game Modes & Features!

Citadels Releases Tomorrow! Get Ready for Launch!The wait is almost over! Tomorrow, Citadels officially unlocks. Before the gates open, here is a complete preview of the game modes, roles, and multiplayer features waiting for you on day one…

Community AnnouncementsJul 25, 2026
Speak Up, Citadels! Voice & Text Chat Are Here

Communication has arrived in Citadels!Online multiplayer now includes built-in voice and text chat, making every match more social, strategic, and delightfully suspicious.Coordinate with allies, negotiate temporary truces, accuse your rival…

Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
Sneak Peek: In-Game Codex & Tutorial Revealed!

Hello Lords and Strategists! Today we are excited to share a fresh set of exclusive screenshots that you won't find anywhere else on our main store page! We know that mastering character roles and building synergies is key to claiming victo…

Community AnnouncementsJul 18, 2026
Tips for Your First Match: Build Smart, Bluff Better

Your first city will not be built on stone alone. It will be built on timing, careful choices-and the occasional perfectly delivered lie. In Citadels: Shadow City, every round gives you a new identity. Your opponents may know what you need,…

Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
The Demo Is Now Available!

We're excited to announce that the Citadels - Shadow City Demo is now available on Steam!Download it for free and get your first look at the game's world, mechanics, and atmosphere before the full release.In the demo you can:Explore the ope…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 14, 2026
Behind the Scenes: Balancing Cards in Shadow City

Balancing a card game is never just about numbers. In Citadels - Shadow City, every card needs to do two things at once: feel exciting when you play it, and still leave room for your friends to answer back. If a card is too weak, nobody rem…

Community AnnouncementsJul 13, 2026
Sound Effects and Atmosphere in Citadels - Shadow City

Every city has a voice.In Citadels - Shadow City, sound is part of how the table breathes. We are building the atmosphere around small, readable moments: cards sliding into your hand, dice hitting the table, gold being collected, pages turn…

Community AnnouncementsJul 12, 2026
Small details we polished before release

We are constantly working to bring you the most immersive and authentic tabletop experience possible. As we approach release, we’ve been polishing the fine details and are thrilled to announce two major quality-of-life updates that will com…

Community AnnouncementsJul 10, 2026
Strategy vs luck in Citadels

In every game of Citadels - Shadow City, luck opens possibilities, but strategy decides what you do with them.Yes, cards are drawn from a deck. Yes, roles are hidden. Yes, sometimes the perfect district appears at exactly the right moment. …

Community AnnouncementsJul 9, 2026
Character Roles and Their Abilities

Every round in Citadels - Shadow City, you pick a secret role - and nobody knows who you've become until it's too late.Each character brings a unique ability that can swing the game in your favor. But choose carefully: every role you take i…

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2026
Why every match feels different

Welcome to the treacherous streets of Shadow City, where power shifts as quickly as the wind! If you’ve ever wondered why no two matches of Citadels - Shadow City ever play out the same way, the secret lies in the heart of our gameplay: hid…

Community AnnouncementsJul 7, 2026
A quick look at the card system

to the Citadels - Shadow CIty! Today we are taking a closer look at the foundation of our game's strategy: the Card System. Whether you are expanding your empire or plotting against your opponents, cards are your primary tools for victory. …

Community AnnouncementsJul 6, 2026
Meet the main goal: build the best city

Greetings, future rulers!As we've mentioned before, your ultimate objective in our game is to build the most magnificent medieval city and outscore your rivals. But what exactly does that mean in terms of gameplay? Let's break it down!Build…

Community AnnouncementsJul 5, 2026
What is "Citadels - Shadow city" about?

What is "Citadels - Shadow city"? It is a psychological hidden-role card strategy game where you'll need to rely on your cunning and deduction. Your primary goal is to build the most majestic and prosperous medieval city, outsmarting your r…

Community AnnouncementsJul 4, 2026
We’re on the final stretch

The countdown has begun! We're now in the final stage of development, putting the finishing touches on Citadels before launch.Right now, we're polishing the interface, fixing the remaining bugs, and making sure every card interaction feels …