Underplayed Gems

In The Shadows (2017)

In The Shadows cover
Developer
Colorspace Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 59 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle yet eerie journey through a childhood fantasy world where calming exploration meets light-based puzzle solving and emotional discovery.

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What players say

Players praise the beautiful pixel art and inventive light/shadow puzzle mechanics, calling it relaxing with a touching story. But they consistently report bugs and glitches, along with tedious level design and clunky controls, suggesting it is best bought on sale.

Screenshots

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