Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3800860 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $1.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $1.99 |
| Current price USD | $1.99 |
| Release date | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Developer | Bryant Frankford |
| Publisher | Bryant Frankford |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | 8 user reviews |
| Positive review percent | 100% |
| Positive reviews | 8 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 8 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 31 |
| Average playtime forever | 89 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3800860/ |
Short description
Wrenched from your world by a rift, you awaken in a hostile arena. Your only defense is an ethereal shield that evolves with each wave of foes you vanquish. With no memory and no way home, you must master the shield's power to survive and uncover the secrets of this strange dimension.
About this game
Wrenched from your world, you face a hostile arena. Your only defense? A mysterious, ever-evolving shield. Shield Hero is an action-packed, strategic arena combat game that flips the script on traditional shooters. Here, your shield is not just for defense—it's your ultimate weapon. Trapped in a strange, unforgiving world with no memory of your past, you must survive relentless waves of enemies, unlock the dormant power of your shield, and fight for a chance to find your way home. Do you have what it takes to master the shield and conquer the arena? Unique Shield-Based Combat Forget endless ammo and generic weapons. In Shield Hero, combat is a dance of timing, precision, and strategy. Defend and Offend: Block, parry, and redirect enemy attacks with your versatile shield. Strategic Positioning: Master the art of shield placement to defend against overwhelming odds and ricochet attacks back at your foes. Unleash Devastating Power: Your shield is a weapon. Charge it up to release powerful energy bursts, project destructive beams, and more. Evolve and Conquer Survival rewards the persistent. Vanquish your enemies to unlock a deep and rewarding progression system. Deep Ability System: Discover and upgrade a vast array of shield abilities. Expand its size, fire projectile bursts, or overcharge it for explosive power. Powerful Synergies: Combine abilities to create game-changing synergies and develop your own unique combat style. Endless Replayability: With the New Game+ system, the challenge never ends. Face tougher, faster enemies and push your skills to the absolute limit. Game Features Multiple Thrilling Game Modes: Test your mettle in Standard, Hard, Turbo, and the intense Boss Rush mode. Local Co-op Multiplayer: Team up with a friend and face the arena together. Utilize the unique "Echo Clone" mechanic to create an AI ally and dominate your foes. Diverse and Challenging Enemies: Adapt your tactics to overcome a wide variety of enemies, from swarming hordes to massive, screen-filling bosses with unique attack patterns. Achievements: Prove your mastery of the shield by unlocking a wide range of challenging achievements. Welcome to the arena. Your trial…
Supported languages
English