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ADHDev · Published by ADHDev
9 user reviews — 100% positive (9 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A short horror game about wandering through vaguely familiar memories while something endlessly follows you. It moves when you do, and you need to get out before it catches up.
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Explore hauntingly familiar landscapes in SHADOW PUPPET, where every step could be your last. Evade an ever-following entity as you navigate the game’s tense, free-to-play experience.
About this game
Welcome to SHADOW PUPPET! A short horror game made by one guy in his free time.
This is a short, atmospheric horror game where you're forced to wander through your own memories, now completely devoid of life. Something follows you in the shadows, moving only when you do. Light is your only friend here.
You can interact with parts of the environment physically, such as pulling open doors and picking up objects. Getting out won't be simple, as you'll have to solve a few simple puzzles along the way.
This game features semi-procedural generation, so expect to come across multiple variations of areas upon restarting! There are no checkpoints, and the game can be completed in under half an hour.
Once you complete it the first time, feel free to try again in Paranoia Mode, where you'll uncover the truth about your situation and how to break free for good.
What to Expect
This is a short, atmospheric horror game where you're forced to wander through your own memories, now completely devoid of life. Something follows you in the shadows, moving only when you do. Light is your only friend here.
You can interact with parts of the environment physically, such as pulling open doors and picking up objects. Getting out won't be simple, as you'll have to solve a few simple puzzles along the way.
When you die, things don't always stay the same
This game features semi-procedural generation, so expect to come across multiple variations of areas upon restarting! There are no checkpoints, and the game can be completed in under half an hour.
There are two difficulties, each with their own ending
Once you complete it the first time, feel free to try again in Paranoia Mode, where you'll uncover the truth about your situation and how to break free for good.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 11
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
English
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Another patch!
Hello hello, just doing some more ironing Fixed the doors getting a bit too... excitable when in close contact with the shadow And also fixed a rare pathfinding issue that would lock it in place permanentlyRead full article on Community Announcements (Funeral Clown 4 Hire)Patch NotesOfficial
Another little update!
Hiiii again, just making some small fixes involving level gen I also added the controls to the pause menu in case you forget them while playingRead full article on Community Announcements (Funeral Clown 4 Hire)Patch NotesOfficial
Update #5
Hi hi, another update; this time more than a hotfix I'm experimenting with a small checkpoint system that kicks in after your 2nd death, but it only applies to normal mode Hopefully this helps alleviate some frustrationsRead full article on Community Announcements (Gardevoir Murder-Suicide)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix #4
Another quick hotfix lol Fixing the lights being shut off in a starting area, and a lab room puzzle not functioning properlyRead full article on Community Announcements (Gardevoir Murder-Suicide)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix #3
Another small hotfix for some issues with the monster detecting the flashlight Also added an extra battery at the start while removing a bonus battery that was hiddenRead full article on Community Announcements (Gardevoir Murder-Suicide)
