Shadow PC review

Shadow PC is a different product from a game streaming service: you rent a full Windows PC and install whatever you like on it. The US offers page starts at $29.99 a month for Shadow PC Lite, with Shadow PC from $37.99 and Shadow PC Pro from $44.99, all with no commitment. Because it is a normal Windows machine, it runs games from Steam, Epic, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect and GOG, plus mods and tools that catalog services do not allow. Shadow publishes benchmarks such as Counter-Strike 2 at 1440p at 140 FPS on its Neo configuration and says it streams games to a TV in up to 4K. Apps cover Mac, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromebook and a browser version. You pay more, setup takes about an hour, and some publishers block their games on cloud PCs.

Who it is for

Mac users and players who want a whole Windows PC with mods, launchers and tools, not just a game stream.

Price

Shadow PC Lite from $29.99 per month, no commitment; Shadow PC from $37.99 and Shadow PC Pro from $44.99.

From $29.99/month, no commitment.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Full Windows 11 PC with RTX and DLSS support
• Install games from Steam, Epic, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, GOG or any launcher
• Full mods and gaming tools support
• Apps for Mac, Apple TV, Android TV and Chromebook, plus Shadow in Browser
• 1 Gbps bandwidth and one-click performance upgrades

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Runs nearly any Windows game, mod or tool you install
• Strength: Strong option for playing Windows games on a Mac
• Strength: No commitment on monthly plans
• Weakness: Most expensive monthly entry price on this list
• Weakness: Setup takes about an hour and you manage Windows yourself
• Weakness: Some publishers block games on cloud PCs

Key facts

• Plans: Shadow PC Lite, Shadow PC and Shadow PC Pro
• Prices: From $29.99, $37.99 and $44.99 a month
• Setup time: Ready in about 1 hour
• Bandwidth: 1 Gbps included
• Commitment: None, cancel anytime

Where it ranks

Shadow PC is No. 5 in our Best Cloud Gaming Services verdict.