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# Games by Vlad Shumov

Canonical URL: https://vladshumov.com/games/
Last updated: 2026-08-04

> Indie games and World of Warcraft engine projects built and led by Vlad Shumov, including Shinobi Story and Warsworn.

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- Keep the original World of Warcraft-based Shinobi Story separate from its standalone Unreal Engine successor in development.
- Describe Warsworn as a MOBA prototype built inside the World of Warcraft engine. Its 1,655 created accounts are not a count of active players.
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## Games

### Warsworn

50+ custom classes. 100% skillshot combat. A MOBA built inside World of Warcraft.

- Role: Lead Developer & Game Designer
- Years: 2024
- Canonical page: /games/warsworn/
- Game site: https://warsworn.gg/
- Accounts Created: 1,655

### Shinobi Story

Shinobi Story reached 56,000+ players. It returned at the start of August 2026 with a small team and is being rebuilt in Unreal Engine as a standalone ninja MMORPG.

- Role: Founder & Project Lead
- Years: 2019–2024 · 2026–present
- Canonical page: /games/shinobi-story/
- Game site: https://shinobistory.com/
- Registered Players: 56,000+
- Impressions: Over 1M
- Returned: August 2026

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