Styx: Master of Shadows is a stealth action video game developed by Cyanide Studios. It was released in October 2014 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game is a prequel to the 2012 action role-playing game Of Orcs and Men, set in the same dark fantasy universe.
The player controls Styx, a 200-year-old goblin who is skilled in assassination and thievery. The game is set in a world where goblins are persecuted by humans and elves. Styx is tasked with retrieving a powerful artifact from the Akenash Tower, a heavily guarded fortress.
The gameplay of Styx: Master of Shadows is focused on stealth. The player must avoid detection from enemies by using the shadows to their advantage. Styx can also use a variety of gadgets and abilities to help him on his missions, such as invisibility potions and clone traps.
The game features a branching storyline, and the player's choices can affect the outcome of the story. Styx: Master of Shadows received mixed reviews from critics, but it was praised for its stealth mechanics and world design.