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Inkshade is a turn-based tactics game carved out of strange wooden miniatures, wrapped in a web of locked rooms, and orchestrated by an otherworldly game master. Victory is not guaranteed, and the only constant is the cruel black ink that flows within the pieces.
Inkshade is a turn-based tactics, roguelite and atmospheric game
developed and published by Studio Vezelle.
Released on August 14th 2025 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 636 reviews of which 557 were positive and 79 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i5-7400K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 3 GB available space
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Easily one of the best games I've ever played. Part Enscryption, part chess. Oh how I wish this game would've never ended. I want more! DLC, sequels, the works! Bravo, Studio Vezelle. 👏 Nothing will ever compare. Absolute masterpiece! Works great on the Steam Deck with some minor button remapping!
Pretty solid game; it takes very heavily from inscription and many others in the genre, but ultimately I thought it was pretty fun – but I was expecting a bit more. The game's progression can be fairly repetitive, and unfortunately the game is not very well optimized so even my fairly powerful system took a toll on some of the maps, leaving me a little dissatisfied. In comparison to Inscryption it has its own spin and does have its own thing going. The problem is the story falls short by a fair margin. The character connections are void, and the ending in my opinion was pretty unfulfilling. Ultimately though, it wasn’t terrible. I say this because I don't have any recommendation as to how the story should have gone. If I ever do I will revisit this review. I guess one redeeming addition to this game would be a kaycee’s mod equivalent. I think some more material into a backstory or some type extension into the play, or even a community extension to self build maps for other players to try could be fun. The game is fun; if you haven’t played Inscryption I would recommend that first. I give credit to the game mechanics that were original and fun; ultimately I would just like to see some more tweaks to what could be a very impressive game, but then again the genre is pretty hard to beat.
Pretty good game for the most part. Beautiful music and visuals. I liked the ending a lot even if I wish there was more to it. I will say my biggest complaints is the narrator talks WWAAAAAYYYY too much and there's no quick way to bypass it, even after you've heard a segment for the 10th time. Also, triple clicking to "pass" a units turn is a terrible way to do that. I keep locking out my units because I'm unsure if I've selected them. Perhaps allow someone to make the unit active again if it passed it's turn without moving or attacking. I've more than once just ended a run because I accidentally passed a unit and that's a terrible feeling.
I, overall, recommend this game, though you have to go in with certain expectations: 1: The metaprogression is fundamental to progressing the game 2: The game gets easier as you play 3: There seemingly is a mode that is much more true to a roguelite, but I haven't tried it yet, as it only unlocks after beating the game. 4: It took me about 9 hours to beat the game 5: The atmosphere is pretty nice 6: There are a few, very shallow, puzzles outside of the main gameplay loop, so if you are looking for something like inscryption, this isn't it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inkshade is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam.
No, Inkshade is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.50€ on Steam.
Yes, Inkshade received 557 positive votes out of a total of 636 achieving a rating of 8.22.
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Inkshade was developed and published by Studio Vezelle.
Yes, Inkshade is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Inkshade is not playable on MacOS.
No, Inkshade is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Inkshade is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Inkshade is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Inkshade does not support VR.
Inkshade is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Inkshade. Explore additional content available for Inkshade on Steam.
No, Inkshade does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Inkshade does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Inkshade is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Inkshade.
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Developer
Studio Vezelle
Publisher
Studio Vezelle
Release
14 Aug 2025
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