$7.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 9, 2015
  • January 8, 2026

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Explore an abandoned house filled with a terrifying creature. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and improvise defenses to survive the night. Your choices determine your fate against the lurking Shadow Horror.

Solve puzzles and mysteries
Identify the lurking horror
Author's commentary
Explore freely
Improvise weapons and defenses
Non-linear exploration
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What's New in The Shadow Horror

1.0.11

January 8, 2026

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User reviews

Great narration

I would
Have thought that a “choose your own adventure” decision-based game would have led for a somewhat shallow experience from beginning to end. I would have been wrong. The possibilities are seemingly endless, with varied paths to go through, an inventory system (you can pick up objects and use them), health to look after - to say nothing of the superb narration. This is an author, here, and if I figure out the author’s name, I’ll be disappointed if there aren’t books written by him/her. Well done. Sequel!
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Call of Games

A clear love of the horror genre combined with a very clever game mechanic makes this a fun and self-aware game.

Doesn't really make any sense

I've really enjoyed other games from this developer, but this one missed the mark. The story is creative, ambitious, and intriguing in premise, but something goes wrong in the execution and it just feels messy, repetitive and nonsensical.

Buggy. Give it a pass.

Decent story, but the was so buggy, I found it impossible to complete. Not worth it until this is corrected.

Buggy and frustrating

The game starts out fun and has good pacing and great descriptions. Unfortunately it has serious bugs that can prevent you from winning. For example, your companion tells you we must get to the basement when you're already in the basement; and he needs notes from another room but when you get there nothing happens. Soon you are running in circles with both locations telling you to go to the other location - while the clock ticks and you lose more and more health. I wish the game had been tested more as I really got into the narrative and would love to see how it ends.
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FAQ

What is The Shadow Horror about?

The Shadow Horror is a survival horror game where you explore an abandoned house haunted by a creature. You must solve puzzles, improvise defenses, and uncover mysteries to survive the night.

Does The Shadow Horror have ads?

Yes, The Shadow Horror contains advertisements.

How much does The Shadow Horror cost?

The Shadow Horror is a paid app, priced at $7.99.

What devices support The Shadow Horror?

The Shadow Horror is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

What is the age rating for The Shadow Horror?

The Shadow Horror has an age rating of 12+.

How often is The Shadow Horror updated?

The latest version, 1.0.11, was last updated on January 8, 2026. The game was initially released on April 9, 2015.

What kind of gameplay mechanics does The Shadow Horror offer?

The Shadow Horror features puzzle-solving, mystery investigation, exploration at your own discretion, and improvising weapons and defenses to confront the creature.

Can I play The Shadow Horror offline?

The provided description does not specify if The Shadow Horror can be played offline. However, its nature as a single-player narrative game suggests it may not require a constant internet connection.