# Drop Shadow — Don’t let your shadow drop.

> Skill-based arcade game with one-finger swipe controls and endless unique levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Alakazapps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-shadow/id972868750 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alakazapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/293139325)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 100 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-shadow/id972868750/reviews.md

## What is Drop Shadow?

“If you ask me it's a treat to play” - Christian Donlan, Eurogamer

DON'T LET YOUR SHADOW DROP

A mesmeric game of skill, strategy and timing.

Guide a circular drop shadow as it descends past a series of randomly generated obstacles.

Use a left-to-right swiping gesture to avoid ‘Minus Dots’ and hit ‘Plus Dots’.

One point is earned for every ‘Plus Dot’. Alas, a point is lost for every ‘Minus Dot’.

Bonus Dots
‘Heart Dot’ restores a full shadow.
‘Shield Dot’ creates a temporary barrier around ‘Minus Dots’.
‘Skull Dot’ is an instant Game Over.

One-Finger-Gameplay ● Endless Unique Level Design ● Game Centre Support ● Nice Music

## Key features

- Skill-based gameplay
- Strategy and timing
- Left-to-right swiping
- Collect points, avoid penalties
- Bonus dots for health and protection
- Endless unique level design
- Game Center support


## Frequently asked questions about Drop Shadow

### What is Drop Shadow?

Drop Shadow is a mesmeric game of skill, strategy, and timing where players guide a circular drop shadow through randomly generated obstacles.

### How do you play Drop Shadow?

You use a left-to-right swiping gesture to avoid 'Minus Dots' and hit 'Plus Dots'. One point is earned for every 'Plus Dot', and lost for every 'Minus Dot'.

### Does Drop Shadow have ads?

No, Drop Shadow does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does Drop Shadow support?

Drop Shadow is supported on iPhone devices.

### What is the age rating for Drop Shadow?

Drop Shadow has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Drop Shadow updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was last updated on June 17, 2025. The release date was April 3, 2015.

### What are the special dots in Drop Shadow?

Special dots include 'Heart Dot' to restore shadow, 'Shield Dot' for temporary protection against 'Minus Dots', and 'Skull Dot' for an instant Game Over.

### Does Drop Shadow have multiplayer?

Drop Shadow supports Game Center, which may offer leaderboards or other competitive features, but does not appear to have direct multiplayer gameplay.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-06-17

Bug fixes and better performance on newer devices.

### 1.1 — 2018-06-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Modified scoring system.
- Support for newer devices.

### 1.0 — 2015-04-02

No release notes.

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