indiegame.fan
Living Shadows header art

Living Shadows

In Living Shadows, explore a dystopian future where humans and shadows have been separated. Solve puzzles, face challenges, and dive into a deep narrative as you uncover hidden secrets in a dark world.

Steam Page
Release
June 26, 2025
1 year and 36 days ago
Steam Reviews
1 user reviews1 reviews100.0%

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Search Google: Who developed Living Shadows?Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Search Google: Who published Living Shadows?Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Search Google: Is Living Shadows self-published or published by Messier Data e Creative?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Living Shadows and Messier Data e Creative funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Living Shadows and MR Consulting and Messier Data e Creative?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Search Google: What is the release status of Living Shadows?Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

9 items

About the Game

Dive into the Shadows of a Dystopian Future

In a world where humans and their shadows have been separated, the line between reality and despair is thin. Explore a dark and disturbing universe as Theo, a young man trapped in a cycle of apathy, discovers a new dimension of his own existence.

Living Shadows is a narrative-driven adventure with puzzles, where themes like anxiety, depression, and existential crises are intertwined in a captivating plot. Travel through a desolate city, mysterious areas, and solve puzzles as Theo confronts his shadow and the dark secrets of his family.

Game Features:

  • Explore sensitive themes such as mental health, anxiety, and the impact of technology on human life.

  • Solve puzzles and unravel mysteries as Theo explores his world, divided between light and shadow.

  • Interact with Theo's shadow, a symbol of his repressed fears and traumas, to progress through the story.

  • Travel through dark and desolate environments that reflect the emotional state of the characters.

  • Meet Theo, the mysterious Bituca, and other memorable characters who embody the internal and emotional struggles of a broken society.

  • Dark and detailed 2.5D graphics that capture the essence of a dystopian and emotionally charged future.

An Emotional Journey in a Dark World

Each environment in Living Shadows reflects the internal chaos of its characters, creating an atmosphere that immerses the player in psychological and existential themes. The game combines narrative and puzzles, offering a provocative experience.

If you're looking for an adventure that explores the limits of the human mind, Living Shadows is the perfect challenge, pushing you to confront the unknown and uncover hidden truths.