# Shadowmatic — An imagination-stirring puzzle

> Puzzle game where rotating objects creates recognizable shadow silhouettes. (iPhone/iPad app by TRIADA Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TRIADA Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/775888029)
- Category: Games, Family, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,090 App Store ratings · 422 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 388 MB
- Languages: American English, Armenian, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 3 more
- Released: 2015-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026/reviews.md

## What is Shadowmatic?

** Apple Design Award Winner **
** App Store Best of 2015 **

Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle where you rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to find recognizable silhouettes in projected shadows, relevant to the surrounding environment.

“Other Worlds” is a chapter of Shadowmatic with over 30 levels in 3 unique thematic environments: Ancient Worlds, Music and Space. The chapter is available as a separate purchase.

The game combines stunning visuals with relaxing and captivating gameplay.

On your journey to discover the right solution you will stumble upon many unexpected and infinitely varied silhouettes.

The game features 15 rooms, each flavored with unique concept, atmosphere, and music.

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“Simple to the point of beauty, and beautiful to the point of becoming a work of art, this is a game you won't want to win, because you won't want the experience to end” - Pocket Gamer

“It's fun, it's unique, and it's the perfect type of game to show off to people who typically don't play video games, as it's almost like an interactive piece of art” - Touch Arcade

“It’s always awesome to see a breathtaking, unique, and thoroughly innovative puzzle game pop up on the App Store” - Macworld 

“Full of whimsical puzzles and thoughtful designs, Shadowmatic is a delightful and captivating iOS game” - CNET 

“'Fantastically original': Shadowmatic works modern-day wonders with the ancient Chinese art of shadow puppetry” - The Guardian 

“It’s like a mind-bending shadow-puppet spectacle” - TIME

“This game requires you to look at things a little differently” - Washington Post

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Hints.
The game includes a system of hints. To enjoy the game to its fullest, however, we recommend resorting to them on rare occasions only.

Assistant Button.
The Assistant button in the upper right corner will help you solve the puzzle by gradually rotating the objects in the correct direction. When you press the button, Hint-Points are used

Music.
Every room in the game features its own music arrangement, adding up to the distinctive atmosphere and feel in each. The music is best experienced with headphones, and is available separately on iTunes.

-- More than 130 levels in 15 unique environments
-- Gorgeous graphics
-- Secondary objectives
-- Assistant Button
-- Nonlinear level progression
-- 3D parallax view
-- Achievements
-- Arcade Mode
-- Synchronization with Apple TV

** The game is optimized for every iOS device separately (starting from iPhone 5s and newer), however it's best experienced on the latest devices. 

Follow us on Twitter: @ShadowmaticGame
Join us on Facebook: @Shadowmatic
Follow us on Instagram: @Shadowmatic

Questions? Shoot us an email: support@triadastudiogames.com


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Triada Studio is a computer graphics and animation studio with over 20 years of industry experience. Shadowmatic is the company’s first project that bridges its vast computer graphics experience with an experimental in-house 3D engine.

## Key features

- Rotate abstract objects
- Create recognizable silhouettes
- Stunning visuals
- Relaxing gameplay
- Unique thematic environments
- Assistant button for hints

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Other Worlds" chapter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20 Hint-Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 50 Hint-Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 150 Hint-Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Hint-Points | $7.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #45 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store)
- #98 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Shadowmatic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles that exercise the mind
- 🎶 Soothing background music

**Cons**

- 🐛 Precision issues with controls, especially for complex puzzles
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times, making it difficult to understand what the desired solution is
- ⏱️ Frustration when getting stuck on a puzzle for a long time
- 👀 Difficult for left-handed players due to the positioning of the controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on certain devices, especially newer iPad models
- Progress not saving properly, causing players to lose progress

**Most requested features**

- More levels and new puzzle types to keep the game fresh
- Ability to save progress and resume puzzles
- Option to mirror the game screen for left-handed players
- Hints that provide more useful guidance, not just the final solution

## Recent user reviews (10 of 422)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic/id775888026/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 재밌어요! 근데 오류가 나요

*2026-04-10*

어린이방에서 그림자가 안나와요ㅠㅠ

### 1/5 — Dumb

*2026-03-15, version 2.5.2*

Not worth one dime

### 5/5 — 2026 тут?

*2026-01-26*

Потрясающая игра (получил бесплатно в приложении недели в 2к14)

### 5/5 — Best Puzzle

*2026-01-03, version 2.5.2*

This puzzle is great. I like it because it’s challenging to put together. It’s not expensive, and the hints if needed aren’t vague. The hints are clear enough
to guess the shape in the beginning, if you need to use them. However, I’ll admit as you advance the harder it becomes. I had to use all the hints with one puzzle, which was ok. Because after I knew what it was, the challenge still existed to maneuver the shapes to match the figure provided in order to move forward. I’d highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Einfach großartig!

*2025-11-24*

Macht einfach Spaß und ist eine so geniale Idee!

### 1/5 — Более раздражающей игры я не видела

*2025-11-14*

Если хотите расшатать себе нервы то играйте! Фигуру будет уже видно, но сложить ее будет невозможно

### 5/5 — Kurzweilige und herausfordernde Unterhaltung

*2025-11-03*

Guter Wechsel von kniffligen und dann wieder leichteren Rätseln, die das 3-dimensionale Vorstellungsvermögen auf die Probe stellen.

Ein schöner Zeitvertreib.

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2025-09-18*

One of the most awesome game ever made

### 5/5 — Очень нравится.

*2025-08-27*

Спасибо

### 3/5 — Unknown purchase?

*2024-11-25, version 2.5.2*

I’ve been charged 3.99 and I have no idea for what or why?

## Frequently asked questions about Shadowmatic

### What is Shadowmatic?

Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle game where players rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to cast recognizable silhouettes. It combines stunning visuals with relaxing gameplay across various thematic environments.

### What are the key features of Shadowmatic?

Key features include rotating abstract objects to form silhouettes, over 130 levels in 15 unique environments, gorgeous graphics, secondary objectives, an assistant button for hints, nonlinear level progression, 3D parallax view, achievements, and Arcade Mode.

### How much does Shadowmatic cost?

The base game is free to download and play. Additional content, such as the 'Other Worlds' chapter, is available as a separate purchase within the app.

### What devices is Shadowmatic compatible with?

The game is optimized for iOS devices starting from iPhone 5s and newer. It is best experienced on the latest devices and is also synchronized with Apple TV.

### What are some common use cases for Shadowmatic?

This game is ideal for players seeking a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience. It's also a great choice for those who appreciate artistic design and unique puzzle mechanics, or for showcasing innovative game design to non-gamers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.2 — 2023-09-06

• Increased shadow quality for newer generation devices
• Further UI improvements for iPad Pro 11" and iPad/iPad Air 10.9"
• Fixed "Seahorse" level loading issue

### 2.5.1 — 2023-09-05

• Improved UI support for iPad Pro 11" and iPad/iPad Air 10.9"
• Graphics optimizations
• Various bug fixes and improvements

### 2.5 — 2020-04-22

•  Assistant Button.
The Assistant Button helps you to solve the puzzle by gradually rotating the objects in the right direction by approximately 30 degrees, allowing you to guess the silhouette or tap the button again for another 30-degree rotation. You can continue tapping until the puzzle is solved. When you tap the Assistant Button, Hint-Points are used.

•  Hint-Points Store
•  General improvements

### 2.1.1 — 2018-07-15

• Tweaks and fixes in the recently added "Other Worlds" chapter
• App preview update for iPhone X
• General improvements

### 2.1 — 2018-05-05

• The new “Other Worlds” chapter available as a separate purchase. Get over 30 levels in 3 unique thematic environments: Ancient Worlds, Music and Space!
• Еxclusive Shadowmatic iMessage sticker pack.
• General improvements.

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## More apps by TRIADA Studio

- [Shadowmatic Stickers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmatic-stickers/id1153362065)

All apps by TRIADA Studio: https://appshunter.io/developer/775888029

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