In The Shadows (2017)

- 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
How it feels
A gentle yet eerie journey through a childhood fantasy world where calming exploration meets light-based puzzle solving and emotional discovery.
pixel graphicspuzzle-platformerrelaxingatmosphericemotionalmysteriouscolorful2.5d
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.
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