Shadow Dropped! Shadows Over Loathing Now on PS5 with Wacky RPG Fun

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Summary

  • Shadows Over Loathing, a wacky RPG, surprised Sony fans with its recent release on PlayStation 4 and 5.
  • The game features a unique art style, turn-based combat, and a focus on dialogue inspired by text-based games.
  • Its predecessor, West of Loathing, is still console-exclusive to Nintendo Switch.

The quirky role-playing game titled “Shadows Over Loathing” has just made its debut on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, delighting Sony enthusiasts as they now have an opportunity to delve into the outrageously whimsical universe of “Shadows Over Loathing” for the first time.

Shadows Over Loathing serves as a sequel to the 2017 release, West of Loathing. Unlike its predecessor that showcases an Old West ambiance, this new title unfolds in a Gothic setting during Prohibition-era America. Both games share a common ground with their chaotic turn-based combats and deliberately simplistic monochrome graphics. Instead of pursuing high-definition visuals, the Loathing series favors stick-figure characters and environments that resemble drawings made in Microsoft Paint. The simplicity of its art style is fitting for the series’ focus on dialogue, which draws inspiration from classic text-based games like Zork.

Asymmetric Publications, a developer and publisher, announced on Twitter that Shadows of Loathing was secretly added to the PlayStation Store on May 15, 2025. The game is listed for $22.99 and is described as a portrayal of the darker side of an already contrasting world.

Wacky RPG Shadows of Loathing Receives PlayStation Port

In 2022, the game “Shadows” was warmly accepted by critics upon its debut, and it now holds an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam. The PlayStation version signifies the conclusion of the game’s console exclusivity. Apart from being available on PC, “Shadows” had previously only been playable on the Nintendo Switch. This development follows a pattern where games that were once exclusive to Nintendo are moving to Sony, and vice versa.

The fact that this announcement comes at a time when Shadows’ prequel, West of Loathing, is console exclusive to the Nintendo Switch might seem unusual. However, it could also suggest that West of Loathing may eventually be available on other platforms as well. Regardless, Asymmetric Publications has a reputation for its quirky sense of humor in their games, so PlayStation fans looking for a laugh will welcome the arrival of Shadows Over Loathing on their platform.

The “Loathing” series traces its roots back to the browser-based MMORPG “Kingdom of Loathing,” which debuted in 2003. Originally conceived as a humorous endeavor, “Kingdom” was developed in a short span, leading to many of its elements being created and named spontaneously. The casual origins of the series are still evident today in games like “Shadows Over Loathing.” “Meat,” rather than dollars or gold, serves as the primary currency, and players can choose from unconventional RPG classes such as Pig Skinner and Jazz Agent. The enigmatic aspect of “Loathing”‘s lore is one of the factors that keep fans engaged, and with the recent launch of “Shadows” on PlayStation, the same whimsical spirit will be accessible to a broader audience.

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2025-05-17 23:56