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Shadow Among Nove Achievements Guide

Updated 2026-06-14

Shadow Among Nove Achievements Guide

Overview of Achievements

Shadow Among Nove features a diverse set of achievements tied to its branching narrative, hidden secrets, and multiple endings. With your choices directly impacting trust and anger values, each playthrough can lead to different outcomes. This guide covers all known achievements, how to unlock them, and tips for efficient completion.

Achievements are account-bound and do not reset when starting a new game. You can unlock them across multiple playthroughs.

Story-Related Achievements

These achievements are unlocked by progressing through the main narrative. Most are unmissable if you complete the game at least once.

First Contact

Complete the prologue chapter.

Trust No One

Finish the game with maximum suspicion towards your captor.

Reluctant Ally

Finish the game with maximum trust in your captor.

Bounty Hunter

Complete 10 side contracts from the job board.

Stargazer

Visit all 5 solar system locations in a single playthrough.

Endings and Hidden Achievements

The game has multiple endings based on your relationship meters. Some achievements require specific combinations of trust and anger.

  1. The Escape Ending

    Keep anger high and trust low. Refuse all cooperation. You will trigger a violent confrontation that leads to escape.

  2. The Sacrifice Ending

    Max out trust but keep anger moderate. Choose to sacrifice yourself for your captor during the final mission.

  3. The Truth Ending

    Balance both meters in the middle. Investigate the hidden logs in the ship's archive. This reveals the full story.

Some hidden achievements require you to interact with specific objects in the environment. Check every room thoroughly.

Side Content and Missable Achievements

Certain achievements are tied to optional activities. You can miss them if you progress too quickly.

  • Collector: Gather all 15 data logs scattered across the ship.
  • Gambler: Win 5 rounds of the in-game card game against NPCs.
  • Mechanic: Repair all 3 broken subsystems in the engine room.
  • Diplomat: Successfully resolve a conflict between two crew members without violence.

For more tips on efficient exploration, check our /en/guides/beginner-tips/ guide.

Tips for 100% Completion

To unlock every achievement in Shadow Among Nove, you will need at least three playthroughs. Use the following strategy:

First Run

Focus on the story. Make choices naturally. Unlock story and hidden achievements.

Second Run

Maximize trust. Complete all side contracts and collect all logs.

Third Run

Maximize anger. Rush through the main quest. Unlock the escape ending and any missed combat-related achievements.

Refer to our /en/guides/endings-guide/ for detailed ending requirements and /en/guides/secrets-guide/ for hidden locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many achievements are in the game? There are 24 achievements in total, including 1 secret achievement.

Can I unlock all achievements in one save? No. Due to branching choices, you need multiple playthroughs to see all endings and collect all logs.

Do achievements affect gameplay? No. Achievements are purely cosmetic and do not unlock any in-game bonuses.

Is there a New Game Plus mode? Yes. After completing the game once, you can start a New Game Plus that carries over your collected logs and some upgrades.

For more game details, visit the official /en/game/shadow-among-nove/ page.

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