Cyber Shadow Stuck on Your PC? Slash Through Leftovers & Free Up Space!

Uninstalled Cyber Shadow but still see phantom save files or config clutter? That retro ninja action leaves digital footprints even after deletion. Despite its modest size, I’ve found hidden files and registry scraps clinging to test machines long after uninstall. Here’s why this indie gem resists a clean exit:

Why Cyber Shadow Leaves Traces

1. Steam’s “Light Touch” Uninstaller
   Steam removes core files but ignores user data. Your progress, settings, and keybinds live elsewhere.
2. Scattered Save/Config Locations

• Save files nest in AppData, not the Steam folder.
• Configs (graphics, controls) hide in LocalLow or Documents.

1. Registry Bloat for Tiny Games
   Even small indies create registry keys for saves and settings. Leftovers confuse future installs.

Manual Cleanup: A Ninja’s Precision Task

After testing Cyber Shadow on 3 rigs, here’s my hands-on removal drill:

1. Steam Uninstall First

• Library → Right-click Cyber Shadow → Manage → Uninstall.

1. Hunt Down Hidden Data (Critical!)
   ⚠️ Backup saves first! Then delete:

• Main Game Folder:
  Steam\steamapps\common\Cyber Shadow (delete entire folder).
• Save Files:
  %APPDATA%\..\LocalLow\MechanicalHead Studios\Cyber Shadow\Saves
  (e.g., C:\Users\[YOU]\AppData\LocalLow\...)
• Configs:
  %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Cyber Shadow (delete settings.cfg).

1. Registry Cleanse (Advanced)
   Back up registry first! (Win + R → regedit → File → Export).
   Delete these keys:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\MechanicalHead Studios
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Unity\Cyber Shadow

1. Reboot → Check for lingering files.

The Annoying Reality

Last month, I scrubbed Cyber Shadow from my laptop. Weeks later, I found:

• A 450MB LocalLow folder with old save backups
• Broken registry keys triggering error pop-ups
• “Would you like to resume from Chapter 7?” prompts after reinstall.
  Why? Steam doesn’t touch user profiles or registry orphans.

PerfectUninstaller: My Secret Technique for Spotless Removal

When manual scrubbing misses pixel-perfect traces, here’s how I deploy PerfectUninstaller:

1. Run Standard Uninstall:
   Launch PerfectUninstaller → Select Cyber Shadow → “Uninstall” (triggers Steam’s removal).
2. Activate Deep Scan Mode:
   PerfectUninstaller auto-scans:

• LocalLow and AppData save folders
• Document config files
• Unity editor registry keys
• Leftover screenshots/videos

1. Surgical Strike:
   It flags:

• Save files (option to keep or delete)
• Redundant registry entries
• Hidden config backups
  → Click “Complete Uninstall” to erase all traces.

Result: 1.2GB fully reclaimed. Reinstalls work flawlessly.

Reclaim Your Digital Dojo

Cyber Shadow’s lightweight design fools you—its uninstall isn’t as clean as its pixel art. Manual deletion risks save loss or phantom files, while registry scraps invite future errors.

PerfectUninstaller automates the hunt: It detects sneaky save locations and registry nooks specific to indie Unity games, delivering a 100% clean slate in seconds. Keep your retro library tidy—no more digital ninja ghosts!

Pro Tip: Use PerfectUninstaller’s “Junk Cleaner” post-uninstall to sweep leftover Unity cache in %TEMP%.