Shanwen
Released 14 October 2026 · PC · Adventure, Casual, Indie
1990s: Windswept mining town Linshan, dependent on fading coal mines, worshipped a mountain god’s stele. After it cracked and oozed brown liquid, a strange illness spread. Lin Tianqing returned for his sick father, uneasy as the eerie town neared, having overheard whispers.
Story
In the 1990s, there was a small, isolated mining town named "Lingshan Town", where the cold winds blow all year round and the economy relies on an aging coal mine that is gradually depleting. Most of the residents in the town are descendants of miners, and most people in the town believe in the "Mountain God Stele". However, recently, the Mountain God Stele has suddenly fallen ill. Cracks have appeared on the stele, and brown liquid is seeping out from the cracks. At the same time, a strange illness has mysteriously spread in the town. The cause of the illness is unknown, and the number of people falling ill is increasing. After learning that his father was ill, Lin Tianqing hurried back to the town. The whispers he heard on the bus gave him an ominous feeling. Looking out the window at Lingshan Town, which was getting closer and closer and exuding a strange aura, he wondered what else would happen in the town next. "Eating the mountain" town, "silent" patient, "anger" of the mountain god What "dirty" and "stupid" secrets will the truth reveal? Is the worship of superstition a "redemption" for people or a deliberate "concealment"? Everything awaits you to dispel the fog,...
Gameplay
In the 1990s, there was a small, isolated mining town named "Lingshan Town", where the cold winds blow all year round and the economy relies on an aging coal mine that is gradually depleting. Most of the residents in the town are descendants of miners, and most people in the town believe in the "Mountain God Stele". However, recently, the Mountain God Stele has suddenly fallen ill. Cracks have appeared on the stele, and brown liquid is seeping out from the cracks. At the same time, a strange illness has mysteriously spread in the town. The cause of the illness is unknown, and the number of people falling ill is increasing. After learning that his father was ill, Lin Tianqing hurried back to the town. The whispers he heard on the bus gave him an ominous feeling. Looking out the window at Lingshan Town, which was getting closer and closer and exuding a strange aura, he wondered what else would happen in the town next. "Eating the mountain" town, "silent" patient, "anger" of the mountain god What "dirty" and "stupid" secrets will the truth reveal? Is the worship of superstition a "redemption" for people or a deliberate "concealment"? Everything awaits you to dispel the fog, break the silence, and reveal the truth. You will experience In the 1990s, a northern town that relied on coal mines for its existence and development immersed itself in solving mysteries to drive...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Captions available
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
Release details
Shanwen is a Adventure, Casual and Indie game by FirstMove Studio. Shanwen came out on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 14 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Shanwen come out?
Shanwen came out on 14 October 2026.
Which platforms is Shanwen on?
Shanwen is on PC.
Who makes Shanwen?
Shanwen is developed by FirstMove Studio.
What kind of game is Shanwen?
Shanwen is a game of these genres: Adventure, Casual and Indie.