SWM: The Lurking Shadow

by Mortze

Uncensored Windows Mac OS Linux
Versionv2.0
EngineRen'Py
Released2025-10-20
Updated2025-10-30
LanguageEnglish, Spanish, French

About SWM: The Lurking Shadow

SWM: The Lurking Shadow is a fan-fiction visual novel based on the Star Wars setting. Created by Mortze with Ren'Py, it uses animated 3D CG visuals and an adventure structure. You play as a young man, whose default name is Kaylan, as he takes part in action, drama, and sexual content. The story is presented as a parody and science-fiction tale, and the creator says it tries to keep the feel, theme, and tone of the original setting.

The current build is an ongoing release, version 2.0, dated October 20, 2025. It is not a demo, and it contains both episodes. The game runs on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, with English, Spanish, and French support. It is uncensored. The changelog says saves from the reprogrammed 1.1 release should work, while saves from the original Episode 1 v1.0 release will not; those players need to start a new game.

Developer's description

A fan-fiction visual novel that is set in the Star Wars setting. In this episode you'll follow a young man (Kaylan is the default name) who will embark in a great adventure full of action, drama and, of course, sex. I tried to keep true with the original SW feeling, theme and tone.​

Download SWM: The Lurking Shadow v2.0

Changelog

v2 Note that this contains both episodes. If you played the reprogrammed "1.1" version that I released last year, your save game will work with this. Unfortunately, the save game for the original release from a few years ago won't work. If that's the case for you, you'll need to start a new game with this release. v1.1 N/A Episode1 - v1.0 Initial Release

Player reviews

Player rating 5.0 / 5 · 20 ratings
Written reviews 20 · avg 4.1★
Positive (4–5★) 70%
Latest review 2026-01-06

What players say

Most players enjoy the Star Wars story and visuals, though some dislike its short, incomplete ending.

5★ 12
4★ 2
3★ 2
2★ 4
1★ 0

Players like

  • Authentic Star Wars setting and lore
  • Strong story and believable dialogue
  • High-quality renders and convincing character models
  • Likable and well-designed characters

Common complaints

  • Short, incomplete story ending on a cliffhanger
  • Weak or wonky animations
  • Some players wanted more sexual content

Best for players who enjoy faithful Star Wars settings and story-driven adult games.

Summarised from 20 written player reviews.

adrienbarnes 2026-01-06 ★★★★★
It makes me sad to not give this game 5 stars, because it was an undeniable 5 star game in the first chapter, but the second has a huge problem. The writing in this game is really good, and while…
TheAnkh 2025-12-25 ★★★★★
In a world were games under the "parody" tag are just caricatures of the source material, Mortze tries to stay true to the feeling, narrative pace and tone of Star Wars material, sex or no sex, I think this is…
RobertRick 2025-12-05 ★★★★★
Story is good, very Star-War-ish, with lots of surprises, show downs, aliens, and (a maybe uncharacteristic) development in the main characters. Renders are amazing, especially the sex scenes are so thoroughly steamy with bodies looking absolutely convincing. For once you…

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