# Where Shadows Slumber — Indie shadow puzzle game

> Shadow manipulation puzzle adventure game with a compelling narrative. (iPhone/iPad app by Game Revenant Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-shadows-slumber/id1221749074 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Game Revenant Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168466844)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 316 App Store ratings · 134 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 492 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Turkish and 2 more
- Released: 2018-09-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-shadows-slumber/id1221749074/reviews.md

## What is Where Shadows Slumber?

Where Shadows Slumber is a mobile adventure puzzle game that takes place in a world that has been plunged into darkness. You will guide Obe, an old man who discovers a mysterious lantern in the forest, on one last journey.

The only tools at your disposal are your wits and the chaotic nature of the universe. Anything that is not touched by light has the freedom to change. This governing principle will be your guide in the darkness, but also your undoing. After all, if you are not touched by the light, you have the freedom to change as well. 

What will you become?

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Features:
• Easy to learn touch controls let you explore a mystical world from the moment you start playing.
• Deep, mind bending puzzles using an innovative mechanic never seen before.
• Eight different worlds, each with their own personality and secrets.
• A riveting story unfolds as you play, taking you on a journey at the end of Obe's life.
• Designed for both phones and tablets, the game can be played in portrait mode on any mobile device.
• We recommend using headphones to get the full audio experience.
• This is a premium game with no ads or in-app purchases. Pay once and get the full game!

Stay in touch and receive regular updates from the creators through the following links:

Website: http://www.WhereShadowsSlumber.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GameRevenant/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GameRevenant
Blog: https://GameRevenant.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GameRevenant


Copyright © 2016 - 2018 by Game Revenant Ltd. All rights reserved.

## Key features

- Innovative shadow-based puzzle mechanics
- Eight unique worlds to explore
- Riveting unfolding story
- Easy-to-learn touch controls
- Designed for phones and tablets
- Portrait mode gameplay

## What do users think of Where Shadows Slumber?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎨 Unique puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Atmospheric and visually appealing
- 🎨 Intriguing story and narrative
- 👍 Satisfying puzzles and gameplay
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developers

**Cons**

- 🔪 Unnecessarily violent and disturbing cutscenes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially in later levels
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear story elements
- 🤔 Controls can be awkward or imprecise

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes, especially on certain levels
- Glitches with interactable objects not functioning properly
- Incompatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- More levels or chapters
- Option to disable or skip violent cutscenes
- Improved controls and object manipulation
- Landscape mode support for tablets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 134)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-shadows-slumber/id1221749074/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Unnecessarily violent

*2024-11-07, version 1.0.11*

The puzzles are actually fairly good and the art/music is well-designed, but there are PROLONGED sequences of deadly violence for no real good reason? I’m not sure why we need to see someone getting beaten to death for a solid minute.

### 1/5 — Terrible! Destructive behaviors

*2024-09-06, version 1.0.11*

The game is positioned for children of 12 years old, at the very beginning of the game in the third scene of the main character some animals roll on the ground and start kicking with their feet.
What do they teach teenagers?
What kind of behavioral patterns do the authors of the game lay down? 
I deleted the game, give me my money

### 5/5 — Unique Puzzle Mechanic

*2024-05-16, version 1.0.11*

This game uses the unique mechanic of changing light and shadow to make changes in the environment. Some puzzles are easy and some are hard. Playing the game was an enjoyable experience. 
The devs promptly responded to a question I had.

### 5/5 — Not exactly a children’s game lol

*2023-04-20, version 1.0.11*

It’s a good thing that I’m not a kiddie, but for fans of something a little darker, this is wonderfully ghastly.
If you’re a fans of Happy Tree Friends type stuff, you’ll love this 👍

### 5/5 — Fun to play over and over

*2022-06-18, version 1.0.11*

I hope you guys are making another game like this or add some new chapters. Absolutely, completely satisfying.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2021-11-06, version 1.0.11*

I bought this game for Android. Now that I've switched to iPad, this is the first app I've repurchased. It's unique, the graphics are great and the sounds are wonderful. Looking forward to playing it again!

### 5/5 — Innovative and intuitive game

*2021-07-27*

Great little indie game - had me hooked from the start and great sense of menace and progression

### 3/5 — Weirdly violent

*2021-05-03*

It’s a good game with an interesting premise. Cutscenes feel a bit random— why are they killing each other?? Other than that, though, a neat game.

### 5/5 — UnderRated Masterpiece

*2021-01-07*

It’s definitely worth checking out!

### 5/5 — Fabuloso

*2020-11-05, version 1.0.11*

Una buena historia y muy buenos puzzles.

## Frequently asked questions about Where Shadows Slumber

### What is Where Shadows Slumber about?

Where Shadows Slumber is an adventure puzzle game set in a world plunged into darkness. Players guide an old man named Obe on a journey, using the principle that anything not touched by light can change. This mechanic is key to solving puzzles and progressing through the game's narrative.

### What are the main features of this game?

The game features innovative mind-bending puzzles based on shadow manipulation, eight distinct worlds to explore, and a compelling story that unfolds as you play. It also offers easy-to-learn touch controls and is designed for both phones and tablets in portrait mode.

### How much does Where Shadows Slumber cost?

This is a premium game, meaning you pay once to get the full experience. There are no ads or in-app purchases, so you can enjoy the entire game after a single purchase.

### What devices is Where Shadows Slumber compatible with?

The game is designed for both phones and tablets and can be played in portrait mode on any mobile device. It is recommended to use headphones for the full audio experience.

### What kind of puzzles can I expect in Where Shadows Slumber?

The puzzles revolve around an innovative mechanic where objects and the environment can change if they are not touched by light. You'll need to use your wits to manipulate light sources and shadows to overcome obstacles and progress through the game's various worlds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2019-11-19

- Fixed a minor translation error.
- The game will now properly ask for reviews after some time.

### 1.0.10 — 2019-08-07

- You can no longer drag platforms Obe is standing on, and puzzles that previously required this have been updated and improved.
- Reordered the puzzles in World 1.
- Redesigned Level 1-3 to avoid using vertical, rotating Draggable objects.
- Assorted bug fixes.
- Minor cosmetic changes to some Levels.

### 1.0.9 — 2019-02-22

- Improved the visibility of certain early puzzle elements based on player feedback. (Thanks!)
- Fixed a small pathfinding glitch.
- Adjustments to level loading code.

### 1.0.8 — 2018-12-10

Our most recent patch adds in a review request that will appear after you've played for a little while.

Please review our game so other players can find out about the game!

### 1.0.7 — 2018-11-18

- Fixed an error that caused Phantoms to "hang" on Level 5-2, "Family."
- Fixed an error that caused all Levels to be unlocked when you begin the game.

If these bugs impacted the score you gave the game in your review, we ask that you please reevaluate it!

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