Steam
Store data
- UK price
- £9.99
- US price
- $8.99
- Positive reviews
- 87%
- Total reviews
- 127
- Release date
- 27 September 2026
Activity briefingSummary of recorded signals
Steam player data · App 4670920
SMS Returns
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- LAN Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen
- Steam Achievements
Concurrent players5Most recent successful sample
Today's peak1682/144 samples
Tracked peak61Highest retained daily peak
Steam rating87%127 reviews
Steam metadata
Game information
Details supplied by the Steam store
- App ID
- 4670920
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Marc Steene ↗
- Publisher
- Dark Pathogen Studios ↗
- Supported systems
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Release date
- 27 September 2026
- Last player update
- 12 Nov · 13:51 UTC
Steam store data
System requirements
Supplied by the developer on Steam
Windows
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB (DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6 support required)
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 23 GB available space
- VR Support
- OpenXR, requires motion controllers
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (8 GB VRAM)
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Network
- Broadband Internet connection
- Storage
- 23 GB available space
- VR Support
- OpenXR, requires motion controllers
Launch window
Released 27 September 2026 · Tracking from 27 September 2026
SteamWatch’s first observed day and week; tracking can begin after release. Top Sellers is Steam’s revenue ranking, not a sales estimate.
- Player peak
- 12
- Steam reviews
- 6100% positive
- Twitch peak
- Not recorded
- Price observed
- £8.99
- Top Sellers
- No appearanceNo ranked days
1 player-data day recorded in this window.
- Player peak
- 61
- Steam reviews
- 40100% positive
- Twitch peak
- Not recorded
- Price observed
- £8.99
- Top Sellers
- No appearanceNo ranked days
6 player-data days recorded in this window.
Peak 16Average 7Latest 5
24-hour and 7-day views use hourly peaks from ten-minute samples. Longer views use retained daily peaks. Up to 24 recent event markers are shown per layer.
Twitch
Twitch stats
- Viewers right now
- 0
- Live channels
- 0
- 24-hour peak
- 0
- Tracked peak
- 0
Last sampled 12 Nov · 13:40 UTC
Long-term history
Monthly players breakdown
Calculated from SteamWatch samples
| Month | Peak | Gain | % gain | Average | Avg % gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 days | 36 | -25 | -41.0% | 8 | -40.5% |
| November 2026 | 36 | -25 | -41.0% | 7 | -40.8% |
| October 2026 | 61 | +44 | +258.8% | 12 | +95.6% |
| September 2026 | 17 | — | — | 6 | — |
Store price Regular price
Daily regional sweep
Regional prices
4 regions checked
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| United KingdomGBP · GB | GBP | £9.99 | £8.99 | 10% | £8.99 | No change recorded |
| United StatesUSD · US | USD | US$9.99 | $8.99 | 10% | $8.99 | No change recorded |
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| PhilippinesPHP · PH | PHP | ₱299.00 | P269.10 | 10% | P269.10 | No change recorded |
| PolandPLN · PL | PLN | PLN 39.99 | 35,99 zł | 10% | 35,99 zł | No change recorded |
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Positive rating86.6%
Positive reviews110
Negative reviews17
Positive reviews Negative reviews
Recent views use Steam's daily review activity. Longer views use weekly totals, retained by SteamWatch.
About this game
Description
Supplied by the Steam store
The official remake of the 2012 viral hit Slenderman's Shadow is out! He is ready. Are you?
Survive with friends in online multiplayer & splitscreen, immerse yourself with full Virtual Reality support, build your own terrifying maps with the in-game level editor, and customise your character into a thing of beauty… or an abomination.
Hunted, once again
A tall, faceless, slender man stalks you through your favourite maps: Sanatorium, Hospice, Elementary, Mansion, 7th Street, Prison, Carnival, and Forest : the first new map in the series since 2013, taking you back to where it all began
Seven ways to play
Seven game modes span a full range of difficulties, from slow-burn dread to frantic party-style chaos: maximum fear, maximum replayability. Beat each one to raise your level and earn your bragging rights.
He remembers you
Since 2012, you have grown. So has your adversary. As his aggression builds, your mind will corrupt and his influence will bleed into the world around you.
Will you survive?
Steam gallery
Screenshots
8 available
Observed momentum
Moving similarly
Compared with the latest two retained daily readings
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Steam has not listed DLC or a demo for this game yet.
Steam global stats
Achievements
45 achievements
| # | ||
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ach Stand Out | 72.1% |
| 02 | Ach Proxy | 2.5% |
| 03 | Ach Map Master Sanatorium | 1.7% |
| 04 | Ach Map Master 7th Street 2012 | 1.3% |
| 05 | Ach Map Master Sanatorium 2012 | 1.2% |
| 06 | Ach Map Master Elementary | 1.1% |
| 07 | Ach Map Master Elementary 2012 | 1.0% |
| 08 | Ach Laso 1 | 0.9% |
| 09 | Ach Map Master Forest | 0.9% |
| 10 | Ach Mode Master Cipd | 0.9% |
| 11 | Ach Map Master Carnival | 0.8% |
| 12 | Ach Map Master Hospice | 0.8% |
| 13 | Ach Map Master Carnival 2013 | 0.7% |
| 14 | Ach Map Master Hospice 2012 | 0.7% |
| 15 | Ach Map Master Mansion 2012 | 0.7% |
| 16 | Ach Map Master Prison 2012 | 0.7% |
| 17 | Ach Laso 2 | 0.6% |
| 18 | Ach Map Master 7th Street | 0.6% |
| 19 | Ach Map Master Prison | 0.6% |
| 20 | Ach Laso 3 | 0.5% |
| 21 | Ach Map Master Mansion | 0.5% |
| 22 | Ach Whamo Suds | 0.5% |
| 23 | Ach Map Master Claustrophobia 2012 | 0.4% |
| 24 | Ach Mode Master Classic | 0.4% |
| 25 | Ach Laso 4 | 0.3% |
| 26 | Ach Laso 5 | 0.3% |
| 27 | Ach Laso 6 | 0.3% |
| 28 | Ach Mode Master Nostalgia | 0.2% |
| 29 | Ach Laso 7 | 0.1% |
| 30 | Ach Laso 8 | 0.1% |
| 31 | Ach Mode Master Adrenaline | 0.1% |
| 32 | Ach Laso 10 | 0.0% |
| 33 | Ach Laso 11 | 0.0% |
| 34 | Ach Laso 12 | 0.0% |
| 35 | Ach Laso 13 | 0.0% |
| 36 | Ach Laso 14 | 0.0% |
| 37 | Ach Laso 15 | 0.0% |
| 38 | Ach Laso 16 | 0.0% |
| 39 | Ach Laso 17 | 0.0% |
| 40 | Ach Laso 18 | 0.0% |
| 41 | Ach Laso 9 | 0.0% |
| 42 | Ach Map Master Survival | 0.0% |
| 43 | Ach Mode Master Hardcore | 0.0% |
| 44 | Ach Mode Master Spitroast | 0.0% |
| 45 | Ach Sms Master | 0.0% |
Saved from Steam
Patches
6 tracked updates
Bug fixes and balancing - update 1.1.7 now available
Highlights ○ Balancing: Enemy aggression for Adrenaline mode reduced from 1.2x to 1.1x ○ Balancing: Enemy aggression for Hardcore mode reduced from 1.4x to 1.2x ○ Balancing: Enemy aggression for LASO mode reduced from 1.4x to 1.3x ○ Balancing: The enemy chase timer now scales with the aggression multiplier ○ Level Editor: Added a budget system to help authors manage performance on their custom maps ○ VR: Added support for Index, Vive, and WMR controllers The Rest ○ Accessibility: Added a 'Reduce Flashing' setting for photosensitivity ○ Audio: Maximum concurrent voices increased from 48 to 64 to reduce dropped sounds ○ Audio: Added mix limiter to reduce sound popping caused by clipping ○ Level Editor: Added a “Soap Bar” prop ○ Level Editor: Fixed incorrect prop pivots ○ Level Editor: Added Carnival 2013 collectibles and enemy to props ○ Level Editor: Fixed broken Outlook Tower prop mes...
Read full update on Steam ↗Optimisation, console release update, and Prison 2012 - Happy Slend'oween!
Happy Slend'oween, everyone! This exciting update addresses many issues that have been raised since the game launched just over a month ago. A significant optimisation effort has been made based on feedback with no discernible impact to content or visuals. Game size has been reduced by 42%, loading is quicker, multiplayer is more responsive, and frame times have been improved across some maps and modes.This update also adds Prison 2012 including assets that were missing in the original FPSC version, so what you are about to play in SMS Returns is Prison in its complete, glorious vision that Wray originally intended.Finally, SMS Returns has been approved for Xbox and PlayStation release! This does not mean the game will come out on those platforms tomorrow, it is just the first step, and we need to actually build the console versions first. We are aiming for the first half of next year...
Read full update on Steam ↗Mansion 2012 & Claustrophobia 2012 - V1.1.4 is here!
Update 1.1.4 has just released adding Mansion 2012, Claustrophobia 2012, and another round of polish. The level selection menu has had an overhaul to make better use of the available space, and Best of the Best (BOTB) maps are now pinned for everyone in the Community Maps section. 1.1.4 Patch Notes HighlightsNew Levels: Mansion 2012 & Claustrophobia 2012 are now available in the SMS Returns maps section.UI: Level selection menu reorganised to display more maps and longer level descriptions MinorVisual: Donor board restored to Elementary 2012Visual: Updated Elementary 2012 thumbnail & loading screenLevel Editor: Increased LOD ranges for custom propsLevel Editor: Custom mesh part material limit increased from 64 to 256Level Editor: Prop thumbnails now show a tooltip with the full name when focusedVisual: Fixed screen space reflections not working on Balanced quality modeVisual: New meda...
Read full update on Steam ↗Elementary 2012 & major Level Editor enhancements - V1.1.3 is here!
Hello, everyone! Update 1.1.3 has just released adding Elementary 2012 and a whole raft of bug fixes, suggestions, and quality of life improvements. Enjoy!Elementary 2012 - "THERE SHOULDN'T BE NINE TEDDY BEARS!?" - YamimashThe FPS Creator Elementary has returned and includes many of the assets lost during the FPSC -> Unity migration including decals and props. This version offers more unobstructed lines of sight and increased mobility. But will it be enough for you to survive?Level Editor Enhancements: Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+YMajor improvements have been made to the Level Editor and it now supports undo/redo, multi-material custom meshes, publishing/subscribing custom assets to the Steam Workshop directly from the editor, and custom jump scare and sanity sound effects. Which is just in time for…The Halloween Community Map Competition ends 3 days!There's still time to finish (or start, with a...
Read full update on Steam ↗Hospice 2012 now available (V1.1.2 released)
Hospice 2012 is here! And since Wray kindly released the original FPS Creator map source files it has been possible to restore props and textures that were lost during the migration to the Unity version back in 2013. This means that SMS Returns will the best place to experience the original maps in all their glory, combining the FPSC assets and new SMS Returns mechanics. Elementary 2012 and beyond will be released in the coming weeks and months as part of regular updates, so keep an eye out! V1.1.2 Patch Notes The Highlights New Level: Hospice 2012 is here! Enjoy a blast from the past with the old graphics and page spawn locations with the new mechanics of SMS Returns Visual: Sanatorium 2012 lighting and props more closely match the original FPSC version Gameplay: 10% enemy speed reduction at max aggression. This is part of ongoing refinements to the game's difficulty. The Rest Achiev...
Read full update on Steam ↗V1.0.1 Released
V1.0.1 Patch Notes HighlightsCharacter Editor: Flashlight warmth can now be customisedLevel Editor: Video tutorial updated with latest featuresVisual: Replaced generic vending machines with classic Bubba Cola The RestGameplay: Removed interactivity from Elementary doors that allowed players to go out-of-boundsVisual: Fixed floating trash on 7th StreetCharacter Editor: Removed the broken 'Leather Jacket' apparel, a test asset that wasn't meant to be shippedPerformance: Convert Prison doors to use NaniteUI: Fixed bug where custom maps couldn't be selectedAudio: Fixed shipping container prop footstep soundsLevel Editor: Search now filters custom propsLevel Editor: Collect sound can now be set to a custom soundAudio: Increase physics object impact sound volumeLevel Editor: Glass objects broken in the level editor preview now restore correctlyVisual: Fix circular artifacts in mirror reflec...
Read full update on Steam ↗
Game activity
Recent changes
Steam events and SteamWatch observations
- SteamReview activity
2 new Steam reviews
2 positive · 0 negative.
- SteamReview activity
1 new Steam review
1 positive · 0 negative.
- SteamReview activity
1 new Steam review
1 positive · 0 negative.
- SteamReview activity
1 new Steam review
0 positive · 1 negative.
- SteamPatch
Bug fixes and balancing - update 1.1.7 now available ↗
Highlights ○ Balancing: Enemy aggression for Adrenaline mode reduced from 1.2x to 1.1x ○ Balancing: Enemy aggression for Hardcore mode reduced from 1.4x to 1.2x ○ Balancing: Enemy aggression for LASO mode reduced from…
- SteamReview activity
1 new Steam review
0 positive · 1 negative.