Schattenjäger is a platform developed by Tim Rachor, released 3 December 2025 on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.
What Schattenjäger is
Schattenjäger is a platform game developed by Tim Rachor and released in 2025. It is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.
The premise, in the publisher's words
This is an 8bit retro platformer that's happening all in once screen. Every pixel is exactly one pixel in full-hd resolution. You play as Gabriel Knight - The Schattenjäger - to save the kidnapped Diana from the castle of the evil Count.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are horror.
What it launched against
Schattenjäger launched on 3 December 2025, within three weeks of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Routine, Kirby Air Riders and Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
Released around the same time: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Routine, Kirby Air Riders, Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Schattenjäger — frequently asked questions
When did Schattenjäger come out?
Schattenjäger was released on 3 December 2025 for Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.
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