Shadebound
A downloadable game for Windows
This game is developed by Modern. The original link has been provided at the bottom of the description.
This was a 1-week game jam project I participated in. I stripped it down to the core mechanics and got a playable demo together—no time for audio.
Me and My Shadow is a 3D pixelated puzzle-horror adventure where you play as Eli, a boy who wakes to find his shadow alive. In the glow of light, Eli can send his shadow to fight and clear paths—but when the lights fail, crawling shadow creatures emerge, ready to drag him into the dark. Explore a haunted, pixel-stylized home where every lamp is a lifeline, every shadow hides danger, and survival depends on mastering the bond between boy and shadow.
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Original Game Link - https://moderngl.itch.io/shadebound
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This is one of the best games in the jam in terms of visuals and aesthetics. The mechanics are great, and it’s genuinely fun to play. I do have two suggestions that could make it even better:
The background music feels a bit repetitive over time. It might add more tension and excitement if the music changes when the enemy shadow appears.
The enemy shadow’s hitbox feels a little unforgiving. The game itself isn’t too difficult, but the hitbox sometimes makes it feel unfair during play.
If these two aspects are improved, I think the game would become a very well-rounded and outstanding game.