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First release: Jul 30, 1987
Developer: ICOM Simulations
Publisher: Kotobuki Systems, Kemco, Mindscape
Engine: MacVenture
Genres: Indie, Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle · Fantasy
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Mac, Amiga, Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii U, Atari ST/STE, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Family Computer

Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.

Also known as シャドウゲイト

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Release dates

Mac: Jul 30, 1987
Amiga: 1987
Atari ST/STE: 1987

All 11 release dates

Atari ST/STE: 1987
DOS: 1988
Family Computer: Mar 31, 1989
Nintendo Entertainment System: Dec 1989
Apple II: 1989
Apple IIGS: 1989
Nintendo Entertainment System: May 30, 1991
PC (Microsoft Windows): 1993
Wii U: Apr 30, 2014

Age ratings

Game modes

Single player

Perspective

First person

External links

WikipediaOfficial site

Keywords

2d, gothic, dark fantasy, graphic adventure, pixel graphics

… All 9

, graphic adventure, pixel graphics, castle, skeletons, fan translation - portuguese, ghost

How it plays Media Community Behind the game

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Languages

Englishinterface
日本語interface

IGDB · recorded 10 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 10 Oct 2026