Shadow Maker vs Forbidden Words Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Maker
Recreate childhood shadow puppet memories by manipulating objects to form specific shadow shapes on a wall. Solve puzzles by positioning items correctly, avoiding collisions to advance through levels and watch your creations come to life.
- Shadow casting puzzles
- Object manipulation
- Collision avoidance
- Low poly art style
- Simple controls
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Evoke your beautiful childhood memory of making shadows on wall using hand gestures or by using objects through playing Shadow Maker game. Get into the world of imagination that evokes the puzzling play of casting a shadow on the wall by moving the objects. Move the objects to their respective positions to form the targeted shadow shape. Use your smart mind to make sure that the objects don't collide. Collision may cause to reset the level. After achieving the targeted shadow shape, you can see the particular shadows moving around. Game features : *Incredible short Puzzles to see amazing shadows being created. * Simple Controls - Hold and Move the Object. * Top-notch Low poly art style. * Easy to Master.
Forbidden Words Now
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Don't say it! Forbidden Word by Plation Inc. is the high-energy party game that tests your vocabulary and your ability to think under pressure. Describe the target word to your teammates, but be careful—one slip of a "forbidden" word and the other team gets the point! Why Forbidden Word? Massive Word Library: Thousands of cards across multiple categories to keep every game night fresh. Customizable Timers: You control the pace of the game. Set the rounds to fit your group’s vibe. Privacy First: We don't track your conversations or collect your data. Everything stays on your device. No Subscriptions: Enjoy professional game moderation without recurring fees. How to Play: Split into two teams. One player tries to get their team to guess the "Secret Word". The catch? You cannot use any of the five "Forbidden Words" listed on the card. Score as many points as you can before the timer runs out!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Forbidden Words Now at none against Shadow Maker's shown. Shadow Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Shadow Maker | Forbidden Words Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Street Lamp Games Private Limited | Campus Concierge Incorporated. |
In-app purchases
Shadow Maker
No in-app purchases
Forbidden Words Now
No in-app purchases









