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ChelseaGrinEden · Published by ChelseaGrinEden · Official site ↗
Content notice: Contains references to suicide and drinking alcohol.
Positive — 80% positive (10 reviews) · 32 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A child without a soul. A world drowned in shadow. Embark on an eerie adventure, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and face horrifying foes – but the darkest threat lies deep within yourself.
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Adventure, Indie, RPG · 2025 · More under £5 games
Embark on an eerie journey through a shadow-drenched world as you solve puzzles and confront horrifying foes. Developed by ChelseaGrinEden, this 2025 indie RPG invites you to explore a mysterious land where the darkest threat lies within yourself.
About this game
Undershadows is a darkly absurd adventure with a fully hand-drawn world, a unique real-time point-and-click combat system, and a shadow companion with more personality than you might expect.
Some places you never forget. Others never let you leave.
🕷️ A dark adventure with bite
Uncover an absurd, melancholic story about loss, identity, and twisted fates – filled with dark humor, moral gray areas, and nasty surprises.
🎨 800+ hand-drawn scenes
Explore a surreal world brought to life by hand –
just real illustrations shaped by shadow.
⚔️ Tactical real-time combat with point-and-click action
Click on enemies to attack in real time, deflect projectiles with precise timing, unleash powerful skills, and use items from your inventory.
But beware: each enemy type has unique behavior – some transform mid-battle, strike back when defeated, or can kill you in a single blow. Others challenge you with puzzles or projectile patterns. No fight is ever the same.
💀 Nightmarish boss fights with unique flow
Face massive shadow creatures that reshape entire levels – complete with special rules, unexpected attacks, and story events mid-battle.
No boss is the same. None will go easy on you.
🧠 Train your evolving shadow
Your companion is more than a monster – it’s you. Level it up, choose transformation paths (e.g. Nature > Beast > Hydra or Tech > Weapons > Rocket Launcher), unlock new abilities, and define your own combat style.
🎭 The shadows talk – way too much
You're joined by a sarcastic, borderline psychotic mask that never shuts up, comments on everything – and might just drive you insane. Maybe.
🌒 The Shadowlands await
Journey through a semi-open world. Forests that breathe. Caves that scream. An ancient castle hidden in the mountains.
A cheerful town…
A what?
Ugh. I hate those red noses.
🧩 Deep sidequests & surreal puzzles
Nothing is what it seems. Not even the shadows trying to help you.
But is being alone really the better option?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Microsoft Windows® 10
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8 GB of VRAM
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard required
Recommended
- OS: Microsoft Windows® 10
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: 8 GB of VRAM
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard required
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Heart Knight Bug Fix 2
Fixed an issue in Heart Knight where not everything was properly reset after death. Fixed a bug in Heart Knight where some enemies were incorrectly loaded.Read full article on Community Announcements (ChelseaGrin_Eden)Patch NotesOfficial
Heart Knight Bug Fix
Fixes a bug in Heart Knight where the heart would get stuck after defeating the final boss.Read full article on Community Announcements (ChelseaGrin_Eden)Patch NotesOfficial
Undershadows [Update 16]
Here’s a major update for Undershadows: Fixed an error in the shop info. Fixed a bug with XP display. Reworked several passages in the crypt. Fixed a bug with the nun where the boy changed into a girl. Fixed a bug in the church boss fight. Slowed down church projectiles. Fixed additional issues in the church fight. All boss fights have been overhauled. Fixed bugs in level structure. Fixed issues related to items. Some enemies have been adjusted. Fixed a bug related to the girl. Updated several text passages. Tweaks to shadow transformations. ...and much more! Have a great day/evening, ChelseaGrinEdenRead full article on Community Announcements (ChelseaGrin_Eden)Patch NotesOfficial
Undershadows [Update 15]
Fixed a bug in the dungeon where breaking pots could cause a gender change. The rolling stones in the dungeon have been adjusted – there is now a short invincibility window after being hit. The number of doors that need to be passed through in the pumpkin area has been reduced. Fixed a bug where Rusty would repeat the conversation after the brewery minigame. The brewery minigame has been adjusted; there should no longer be any delays or inconsistencies. A visual cue has been added to the house battle. Fixed a display bug in the inventory when the required item was already present. The menu has been added to the maps on the mountain top and at the bank. The experience points needed to level up have been reduced. Have a great day/evening, ChelseaGrinEdenRead full article on Community Announcements (ChelseaGrin_Eden)Patch NotesOfficial
Undershadows [Update 14]
Main files in the system structure have been revised, resulting in a larger update. Fixes a bug that prevented players from moving in the classroom. A clickable info window now appears in the shop, allowing players to open their inventory and see if they've reached their maximum item limit before purchasing anything. Fixed a bug that caused the girl to become a boy. Fixed a bug that caused the Snail Express sign to not appear in the cave. Have a great day/evening, ChelseaGrinEdenRead full article on Community Announcements (ChelseaGrin_Eden)






