The Shadow You (2021)

Developer: Topchan Games
Publisher: WhisperGames
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A story-driven point-and-click adventure where you toggle between two unsettling realities, solving puzzles and making choices that shape a darkly humorous yet eerie tale of love and escape.

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What players say

Players praise the art, music, and variety of puzzles (stealth, minigames, RPG-style sections), but opinions are split on the writing: some find it engaging while others call it sloppy or overly expository. The game is a short 3–8 hour point-and-click adventure with psychological horror elements, though no jumpscares are reported. Note that there is no working English guide.

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