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Lingering Shadows

A short, story-driven 3D RPG adventure with horror elements. Explore, fight, and make choices in a surreal world inspired by a nightmare, where your actions lead to multiple endings.

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Developer
Zinc The Cyborg
Publisher
Caustic Zinc Industries
Release
June 23, 2025
1 year and 39 days ago
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About the Game

Step into a tense, atmospheric 3D adventure where your choices shape the outcome.
Lingering Shadows blends RPG, horror, and visual novel-style choices for a unique, story-driven experience.

Key Features:

  • Story-Driven Exploration:
    Begin in a small market town, then journey through a haunted manor and a sprawling swamp. Discover secrets as the story unfolds.

  • Real-Time Combat:
    Face shadowy foes using swordplay, magic missiles, and stamina-based dodging. Combat is challenging—sometimes, avoiding a fight is the wisest choice.

  • Branching Endings:
    Your choices and actions influence which ending you’ll discover. Multiple endings and achievements reward replay and exploration.

  • Dialogue Choices:
    Make decisions in key conversations that impact the story’s direction.

  • Evolving Atmosphere:
    Experience a calm introduction that builds into a tense and eerie adventure.

  • Inspiration:

    Lingering Shadows was inspired by a vivid nightmare, bringing a personal and surreal edge to its horror and story.

Who is this for?
Fans of story-driven horror, atmospheric exploration, and players who enjoy uncovering multiple endings and achievements.

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