Underplayed Gems

In My Shadow (2021)

In My Shadow cover
Developer
Playbae
Publisher
Alcon Interactive Group
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, introspective puzzle game where you manipulate shadows to navigate a woman's memories, offering a calm and heart-warming experience.

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What players say

Players praise the shadow-based puzzle mechanic and the freedom to approach each level with multiple solutions. The story about childhood trauma feels touching to some but shoehorned to others, and the art style in cutscenes is widely called creepy.

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