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SMS Returns

📅 Sep 27, 2026
Marc Steene
The official remake of the 2012 viral hit Slenderman's Shadow is out! A faceless, slender man hunts you across your favourite maps. Survive with friends in multiplayer, immerse yourself in VR, and build your own terrifying maps with the in-game editor. He is ready. Are you?
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About This Game

SMS Returns is a action/adventure game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Marc Steene and released in 2026. With an estimated 5,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 85.4/100 — a strong reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Horror, Multiplayer, Co-op, VR and PvE.

Game Information

Release Date
September 27, 2026
Developer
Marc Steene
Publisher
Dark Pathogen Studios
Platforms
Windows
Controller
Full Support
Price
$9.99

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Copies Sold (VISE)
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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
Minimum
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB (DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6 support required)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • VR Support: OpenXR, requires motion controllers
Recommended
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (8 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 40 GB available space
  • VR Support: OpenXR, requires motion controllers