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Shadow Burglar

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Play as Jean, a thief with the mystical power of morphing with the shadows. Creating yourself an improbable path in the dark and carefully dealing with guards in the light, you will try to steal back your deceased brother’s paintings. Do you have what it takes to avenge his legacy?

What works

  • Innovative shadow-based stealth mechanics
  • Smooth controls and enjoyable gameplay
  • Engaging noir story and atmosphere
  • High quality for a free student project
  • Good audiovisual presentation and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short game length
  • No save feature, requiring single session play
  • Limited voice acting quality
  • Some minor bugs and janky teleport hitboxes
  • Lack of gameplay variety and enemy types

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Last update: 19/09/2026