Is SHADOW PUPPET free?

Yes — SHADOW PUPPET is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Is SHADOW PUPPET Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates SHADOW PUPPET Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play SHADOW PUPPET on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of SHADOW PUPPET. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is SHADOW PUPPET multiplayer?

No — Steam lists SHADOW PUPPET as single-player only.

Is SHADOW PUPPET on PC Game Pass?

No — SHADOW PUPPET is not on PC Game Pass right now.

SHADOW PUPPET

Name: SHADOW PUPPET
Brand: ADHDev
Availability: InStock

ADHDev · July 12, 2024 · Exploration, Walking Simulator, 3D, First-Person, Adventure

SHADOW PUPPET is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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SHADOW PUPPET price

SHADOW PUPPET is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

About SHADOW PUPPET

Welcome to SHADOW PUPPET! A short horror game made by one guy in his free time.

What to Expect

This is a short, atmospheric horror game where you're forced to wander through your own memories, now completely devoid of life. Something follows you in the shadows, moving only when you do. Light is your only friend here.

You can interact with parts of the environment physically, such as pulling open doors and picking up objects. Getting out won't be simple, as you'll have to solve a few simple puzzles along the way.

When you die, things don't always stay the same

This game features semi-procedural generation, so expect to come across multiple variations of areas upon restarting! There are no checkpoints, and the game can be completed in under half an hour.

There are two difficulties, each with their own ending

Once you complete it the first time, feel free to try again in Paranoia Mode, where you'll uncover the truth about your situation and how to break free for good.

SHADOW PUPPET — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

SHADOW PUPPET creates an effective claustrophobic horror experience with a unique monster mechanic that players find genuinely frightening and challenging, though success requires careful resource management like rationing your flashlight. Players consistently praise the game's scary atmosphere and creative approach to the survival horror formula, drawing comparisons to Amnesia, though some find it quite difficult and emotionally intense. Most reviewers suggest it's worth trying for fans of challenging horror games.

Recommended Jul 28, 2024

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Recommended Jul 30, 2024

really felt claustrophobic, in a way a horror game is supposed to

3 found this helpful

Recommended Jul 22, 2024

very scary quite difficult monster made me cry multiple times word of warning manage your flashlight intelligently for maximum progression good luck

2 found this helpful

Recommended Jul 13, 2024

It be's a good.

2 found this helpful

Recommended Jul 29, 2024

Please give this game a try! Very much like Amnesia but the monster has pretty unique mechanics. Very challenging!

1 found this helpful

Recommended Jul 16, 2024

Very interesting take on a recurring nightmare. Cool monster design as well.

1 found this helpful

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