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Phantom Feline

Play with light and shadow in this Game Boy–inspired puzzle game!

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Developer
Shady Paw
Publisher
UMBC Game Developers Club
Release
August 1, 2025
1 year and 1 day ago
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Very Positive52 reviews96.2%

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About the Game

What is Phantom Feline?

Phantom Feline is a puzzle game inspired by classic Game Boy titles about controlling light. Take control of Shady the Ghost Cat with the power to become a sneaky shadow on illuminated walls!

You can't jump, but by turning into a shadow, you are able to scale walls and move in all directions. You'll use your powers, your wits, and the many contraptions around you to solve perplexing puzzles and proceed through the rooms of four haunting locations.

Featuring...

  • The ever so cute and crafty Shady the Ghost Cat!

  • 32 hand-crafted levels that introduce new light-bending machines as you progress!

  • Challenging post-game content!

  • Authentic retro feel! A 4-color palette, use of the original sound chip, and the same aspect ratio as the original Game Boy!

  • Custom palette support!

As Featured At...

  • Super MAGFest 2026

  • MICA's Baltimore IGDA Multi-School Showcase

  • UMBC Game Developers Club Spring 2025 Game Jam

Created by Shady Paw, alumni of the UMBC Game Developers Club

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