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24 alternatives to Shadows

Prepare to dive deep into the dark world of Shadows!

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Shadows launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Shades▲72

   A zen like game of colors

   2015 · uovo.dk · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Dope Color▲71

   Get ready for the toughest color matching game ever

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Into the Dim▲66

   Nostalgic roguelike RPG

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Home▲72

   A pixelated horror adventure

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Shadow Bug▲54

   Save your home forest from the evil factory

   2016 · shadowbug.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   A Dark Room▲90

   The most immersive text-based game ever.

   2015 · adarkroom.doublespeakgames.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   _PRISM▲86

   A visually stunning journey through a microcosmic galaxy

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Dark Echo▲88

   A sound based horror game

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Monochromatic▲60

   Once you get yourself sucked into this game, it's hard to br

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Dark Matty▲71

    Help Matty uncover his past.

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Brickies▲87

    A fresh and colorful take on the classic breakout game

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Sky Chasers▲85

    Explore a magical world designed in beautiful pixel art

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Game Forger▲75

    Make games straight from your device!

    2016 · bison.software · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Blocklight▲56

    Don’t get trap in this miscellaneous world

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Through The Fog!▲67

    Lose yourself in the relaxing world of “Through The Fog”

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    DARK ★ STAR▲69

    An epic shoot-em-up, in spaaaaaaace!

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    League Of Stickman▲59

    He came from the shadows

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Shadowmatic▲70

    Super creative game involving shapes and shadows

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Lost Tracks▲68

    A journey through your subconscious world

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Flylight Zone▲67

    Guide Rod through the 5th dimension!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Impossible Fall▲72

    React fast and concentrate on right color!

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    PRISM▲18

    Visually Stunning Journey through a microcosmic galaxy

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Spooky Traps▲63

    Terrifying challenges, escape monsters and save cuties!

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Shadowmatic▲81

    Imagination stirring puzzle. Apple Design Award Winner 2015

    2015 · youtube.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →