In My Shadow is a Adventure, Casual game from Playbae with a 85% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, melancholic, puzzle, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Playbae
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 85% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8600 / GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers - Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core CPU
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275, ATI Radeon 4770 Series or higher
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible sound card with latest drivers
From Steam reviews
Review notes
In My Shadow is worth a closer look if you want controller friendly, emotional story, melancholic, and exploration.
Best for players who want emotional story, melancholic, controller friendly, and exploration.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
It is short enough that it doesn’t overstay its welcome, yet long enough that you get to fully explore each mechanic.Controls are also fine on both controller and keyboard and mouse, although both do not appear to be rebindable, so you’re stuck…Only after moving using the controller down key, I realized that we can select the CellPhone, Laptop, Notepad.as much as the game is great the art looses on the melancholy and is darn right creepy in cut scenes.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, casual filtered by relaxing, melancholic, puzzle.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.