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Styx: Shards of Darkness Free Download (v1.05)

Styx: Shards of Darkness is a stealth action game where you play as the goblin assassin Styx, infiltrating Elven cities and Dwarven strongholds to complete missions. Sneak past or silently eliminate enemies using daggers, traps, and supernatural abilities like creating clones to distract foes. Craft explosive and noisemaker traps, climb and swing across environments, and choose lethal or non-lethal approaches. Play solo or in two-player online co-op, where coordination is key to overcoming heavily guarded areas and achieving objectives.

Action Adventure Role-playing Stealth
Styx: Shards of Darkness
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Cyanide Studio
Publisher:
Focus Home Interactive
Highlights

Styx: Shards of Darkness Features

  • Play as Styx, a goblin assassin with supernatural abilities including clone creation to mislead enemies.
  • Infiltrate detailed Elven cities and Dwarven territories using vertical movement and environmental interaction.
  • Craft and deploy traps such as explosives and noisemakers to control enemy movement or create distractions.
  • Choose between lethal takedowns and non-lethal incapacitation depending on mission strategy and preference.
  • Utilize a variety of weapons including daggers, throwing knives, and special goblin tech for stealth kills.
  • Engage in two-player online co-op mode, requiring teamwork to bypass patrols and complete objectives.
  • Experience a narrative-driven campaign focused on Styx’s personal quest amid a war between elves and dwarves.
  • Use vertical level design with climbing, swinging, and hiding spots to traverse complex environments unseen.
Instructions

Easy to Download, Install and Play

  1. Click the download button below. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Styx: Shards of Darkness:
    • Run or double-click setup_styx_shards_of_darkness_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: AMD FX-6300 (3,5 GHz) / Intel i5-2500 (3,3 GHz)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB, AMD Radeon R7 260X / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
  • DirectX: DirectX 11
  • Storage: 11 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE GAME; Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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