Tandem: A Tale of Shadows is a Action, Adventure game from Monochrome Paris with a 86% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Monochrome Paris
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 86% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 670, 2 GB or equivalent
Storage: 6 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti or Radeon RX 5600 XT, 8GB
Storage: 6 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, steampunk, narrative mystery, and boss rush.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, steampunk, emotional story, and narrative mystery.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
steampunk
SettingA clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
Steam review snapshots
The main character first walks out on the streets to solve a mystery when suddenly a random teddybear falls out of a…The atmosphere of Tandem was just so wonderful, the main concept so inventive and discovering each new universe brought me so much…Each chapter corresponds to a different part of the manor (Starting with the Gardens, then progressing through the boiler rooms, the kitchens…I would also like to note a very cool variety of bosses in each zone, which are extremely interesting and exciting to…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.