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The Shade

Blindside Studio · Published by Blindside Studio

Content notice: This game may contain content not suitable for all ages, including scenes of violence or disturbing themes.

7 user reviews — 100% positive (7 reviews)

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

A first-person psychological horror set in rural Finland, where isolation and unsettling encounters slowly turn your housekeeping job into something far more disturbing.

PEGI 16

£5.89

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4 Sept 2026Lowest: £5.89 · Highest: £5.897 Oct 2026

Adventure, Indie · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games

Embark on a chilling journey where routine tasks escalate into nightmarish encounters. As The Shade, you'll explore isolated Finnish landscapes, facing psychological horrors in this indie adventure from Blindside Studio.

About this game

The Shade:

A first-person psychological horror set in rural Finland, where isolation and unsettling encounters slowly turn your housekeeping job into something far more disturbing.

Story:

You play as Arthur Bell, a young man who takes a job opportunity in the Finnish countryside. Travel deeper into the countryside, find the employer and get further information about the job.

The Manor:

Your job as a housekeeper is divided into days, each offering new tasks, new places to investigate, and encounters that grow increasingly disturbing. Explore the manor, keep it in order, and collect items as the story unfolds.

Features:

  • Dialogue choices that let you respond in different ways

  • Driving between locations as you explore the countryside

  • Atmospheric interiors and forests to investigate at your own pace

  • 2-4 hours of playtime

  • VHS tapes and cassettes you can find and play

  • Tense, scenarios focused on psychological fear

  • Item use and tasks that lead to new story moments

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2500 / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce 880NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon RX 560

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 / RX 5600 XT

Supported Languages

English

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