Another Shadow vs Fragment Zero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Another Shadow
Solve puzzles and riddles to uncover a dark curse and save Bastian from an ancient evil. Interact between two characters and make choices that affect both worlds in this suspenseful point-and-click adventure.
- Point-and-click gameplay
- Two-character interaction
- Puzzles and riddles
- Suspenseful detective story
- Hidden object finding
- Alternate achievements
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Bastian and Carissa have moved into a new home experiencing paranormal events. But it is not the house that hosts these specters. The shadow of an ancient curse has returned and it won't go away until he gets what he wants, Bastian's life to enslave him in darkness. Bastian has been trapped in the dark. Can Carissa find a way to bring him back to their world? Another Shadow is the sixth chapter in Hidden Town escape room games series. You will have to interact between two characters in this mysterious point and click suspense thriller adventure. But remember, what you do in one world will affect the other, so make the right decisions. The Dark Dome escape room games can be played in any order, you will be able to see how the stories in each chapter connect to reveal the mysteries of Hidden Town. This escape puzzle episode has connections to The Ghost Case and Haunted Laia and Escape from the Shadows. - What you will find in this horror escape mystery game: A large number of puzzles and riddles to solve within each world of the house and within a memory of one of the characters. A mysterious, exciting and captivating suspense detective story with new characters. Stunning art and a deep soundtrack will fully immerse you in this interactive story. An alternate achievement: Find all 9 shadows hidden throughout the entire suspense thriller game. Look for them everywhere, they can be where you least imagine. - Premium Version: Purchasing the Premium Version of this horror mystery game you will have access to a secret scene where you can play a parallel story of Hidden Town with additional puzzles and riddles. Also, all ads are removed from the point and click game and you will have access to all hints without seeing ads. - How to play this horror escape mystery game: Interact with objects and characters in the environment by touching them. Find hidden objects, use the inventory items on game objects or combine them to create a new item that helps you advance in the detective story. Test your wits and solve mystery puzzle in this haunted house. Find Hidden Objects: Unveil Secrets Lurking in the Shadows Engage your keen eye and sharp mind as you scour each eerie room for hidden objects. Every item you find brings you one step closer to unlocking the chilling secrets concealed within the haunted house. Can you unravel the tangled web of clues before it's too late? “Immerse yourself in the enigmatic stories of the Dark Dome escape games and reveal all its secrets. There are still many mysteries to be unraveled in Hidden Town."
Fragment Zero
Embark on a captivating mystery as an archaeologist deciphering clues to find a missing family. Explore an abandoned castle filled with unique puzzles and riddles, utilizing an in-game camera and helpful hints to progress through this standalone adventure.
- Standalone mystery story
- Castle exploration
- Unique puzzles and riddles
- In-game camera for clues
- Helpful hints and skip option
- Multiple language support
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A letter arrives. Albert needs your help finding his missing son, Gabriel. As an archaeologist, you have the expertise required to decipher the clues left behind. But when you arrive, the mystery deepens: Albert is missing, too. Albert, Ingrid, and Gabriel were a family of scientists who spent years isolated in an abandoned castle, researching the near-magical crystals hidden within its walls. Driven by ambition rather than caution, Albert constructed a machine with power far beyond their control. It was a harsh reminder that some inventions are better left unmade. Welcome to Fragment Zero: The Escape, a new chapter in the Legacy universe. Designed as a tribute to classic point-and-click adventures, the game updates the genre with modern mechanics, detailed environments, and a deliberate pace. It is built as a complete, standalone experience, meaning no prior knowledge of the previous Legacy games is required to play. What to Expect • A Standalone Story: A complete mystery for both new and returning players. • Explore the Castle: Search rooms, find items, and unlock doors to move forward. • Puzzles: Every room is packed with puzzles and riddles. Never repeating but instead unique for each location. • In-Game Camera: Take photos of clues and save them in your journal so you don’t have to memorize them. • Helpful Hints: Get a small nudge in the right direction if you are stuck, without spoiling the answer. If you’re completely stuck? Just click “Skip” and you can focus on the next puzzle instead. Language: Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified) and Turkish. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nosignalproductionss/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoSignalProductions. Website: https://www.nosignalproductions.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fragment Zero at every 2 days against Another Shadow's monthly. Fragment Zero also leads on ratings volume (104 vs 17). Another Shadow's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Another Shadow costs $2.99 and Fragment Zero $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Another Shadow against 4.9 for Fragment Zero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fragment Zero has 104 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Another Shadow ships an update monthly, Fragment Zero every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Another Shadow | Fragment Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (17 ratings) | 4.9 (104 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 104 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #195 | #83 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 376 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dark Dome | David Adrian |
Customer experience
Another Shadow
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In-app purchases
Another Shadow
No in-app purchases
Fragment Zero
No in-app purchases
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