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Shadow Box

A minimalist puzzle-platformer where your shadow collects the stars.

Playable now Puzzle-platformer Light and shadow Keyboard-first

A white light source casts your shadow away from the player. Move closer to the light to make the shadow longer and stronger, guide that shadow through the stars, then reach the door once the path is open.

Core Mechanic

The player does not collect stars directly. The shadow does.

Every level is built around the relationship between the player, the light, and the shadow. Position yourself near the light to stretch the shadow into places the player cannot safely reach.

Light

A white source defines the whole puzzle

The light casts the shadow away from the player. Distance matters: closer movement creates a longer, stronger shadow.

Goal

Collect the stars, then reach the door

The shadow gathers stars while the player navigates platforms, hazards, and timing. Once the stars are collected, the door becomes the exit.

Play Shadow Box in the browser.

Best played with keyboard.