SHADOW PUPPET
A short horror game about wandering through vaguely familiar memories while something endlessly follows you. It moves when you do, and you need to get out before it catches up.
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July 12, 2024
2 years and 20 days ago
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7 itemsAbout the Game
Welcome to SHADOW PUPPET! A short horror game made by one guy in his free time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
