The City's Shadow

Description

The City's Shadow is a short atmospheric horror adventure game in which the player manipulates light and avoids the darkness. 

Features

Panic: Increases in darkness and reduces in light
Interactable objectives: Restore power and bring light to new areas
Interactable lights: Extinguish and Ignite lights to gather charge and create safe paths
Scripted events: Light events and horror elements are triggered during gameplay
Three distinct areas: Explore the Residential, Industrial, and Commercial districts
Shadows: There is something there with you. Smiles in the dark. Movement between lights. Unblinking eyes.

Credits

The City's Shadow is an AIE student project made by a team of 5, In The Helm: 
Kiera J. (Gameplay Designer, Programmer)
Kennet C. (Level Designer)
Loki S. (Sound Designer)
Ali H. (Character & Prop Artist)
Liam CS. (Environment Artist)

It was made in 4 months as their final project.

Showcase Page & Contributor Contacts - The City’s Shadow - AIE Showcase

Technical Information

Platforms: Windows PC
Input Devices: Keyboard + Mouse
Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4.4

Development will be finished in early December 2025. Further updates are unlikely, though some bugfixes may occur. Feel free to discuss and contribute though, including to report bugs!