Shadow of The Forgotten (2025)

Developer: Shades of Play
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 36 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You wander a decaying mansion, solving puzzles and uncovering the tragic, disturbing remnants of a scientist's failed experiments.

atmosphericpuzzle solvingexplorationdarklinearfirst person1990s inspiredtense

What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and puzzle design but report frequent bugs and softlocks that block progress, especially the stuck clock interaction in Chapter 2. Many say the game is too short for the price, and several note the lack of keybind or brightness options.

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