Nietzsche's Shadow (2025)

- Developer
- Philosophica Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie
- Rating
- 3.2 of 5, 17 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 54 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow, introspective walk through alpine landscapes where philosophical unease replaces action.
philosophicalatmosphericexplorativepsychologicalcontemplativemelancholicfirst personnon-combat
What players say
Players agree the game is a walking simulator that introduces Nietzsche's ideas, but they split on whether that alone is worth the price. Many criticize janky movement and poor optimization, while others praise the voice acting and music. The game offers no choices, and some find the ending underwhelming.
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