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From the Shadows

Android, iOS • 2020

Should you play it?

From the Shadows is a cooperative puzzle platformer game where players have to work their way through a mysterious mansion by resolving puzzles that revolve around the mechanics of light and shadow.

What works

  • Engaging co-op gameplay with unique light/shadow mechanics
  • Well-designed puzzles and platforming challenges
  • Attractive graphics and atmospheric sound design
  • Free to play with good value
  • Supports local multiplayer with shared screen

Things to keep in mind

  • Short game length with incomplete story
  • Difficult boss fights and some frustrating sections
  • Lack of controller support and optimization issues
  • No save or checkpoint system causing replay frustration
  • No localization for some languages and limited customization

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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From the Shadows: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression.

Last update: 24/08/2026