Shadows 2: Perfidia (2017)

Developer: MrCiastku
Publisher: IceTorch Interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 281 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a creepy, labyrinthine office building while solving puzzles and avoiding monsters, the tension escalates as the environment grows more twisted and the challenge increases.

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What players say

Players describe Shadows 2: Perfidia as a low-budget horror game that relies heavily on jumpscares. The office setting and sound design create a spooky atmosphere, but the level layouts become repetitive, and the scares feel cheap. Many recommend buying only on a deep sale, and some compare it unfavorably to the Penumbra series.

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