Shadow Company: Left for Dead tells about the adventures of mercenaries in Angola. The fighters carried out a mission for the Granite corporation. However, things didn't go according to plan and they were left for dead. Of the entire battle group, only 3 people remained. With their help, the player must complete the company's assignment and then lead his charges to the evacuation zone. After this prologue, the main story begins. As it develops, other soldiers of fortune join the team. The maximum squad size is 8 people. Everyone has their own inventory. The story campaign consists of 9 missions. Each of them is divided into several phases. Sometimes on one map you need to complete 5-6 tasks: free a prisoner, kidnap a target, destroy an object, and so on.

Shadow Company: Left for Dead is a real-time tactical strategy game. Compared to similar games of those years, the project stood out at the time of release due to the presence of three-dimensional graphics and the ability to control the camera. For completing tasks, the user receives money. You can use them to hire new fighters and buy them equipment. There are about 30 types of weapons and equipment in the game. There are body armor, explosives, first aid kits, knives, night vision goggles, rocket launchers, machine guns, pistols, assault and sniper rifles, and grenades. In between missions, gamers are allowed to watch videos with live actors and improve their warriors. However, as the characteristics of people increase, the cost of their services also increases.