
Undershadows
A downloadable game for Windows
Undershadows is a darkly absurd adventure with a fully hand-drawn world, a unique real-time point-and-click combat system, and a shadow companion with more personality than you might expect. Some places you never forget. Others never let you leave.
π·οΈ A dark adventure with bite Uncover an absurd, melancholic story about loss, identity, and twisted fates β filled with dark humor, moral gray areas, and nasty surprises.
π¨ 800+ hand-drawn scenes Explore a surreal world brought to life by hand β no soulless AI art, just real illustrations shaped by shadow.
βοΈ Real-time point-and-click combat React fast to deadly attacks, deflect projectiles, use skills and items β each enemy type brings its own behavior, mechanics, and tricks.
π Nightmarish boss fights with unique flow Face massive shadow creatures that reshape entire levels β complete with special rules, unexpected attacks, and story events mid-battle. No boss is the same. None will go easy on you.
π§ Train your evolving shadow Your companion is more than a monster β itβs you. Level it up, choose transformation paths (e.g. Nature > Beast > Hydra or Tech > Weapons > Rocket Launcher), unlock new abilities, and define your own combat style.
π The shadows talk β way too much You're joined by a sarcastic, borderline psychotic mask that never shuts up, comments on everything β and might just drive you insane. Maybe.
π The Shadowlands await Journey through a semi-open world. Forests that breathe. Caves that scream. An ancient castle hidden in the mountains. A cheerful town… A what? Ugh. I hate those red noses.
π§© Deep sidequests & surreal puzzles Nothing is what it seems. Not even the shadows trying to help you. But is being alone really the better option?
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows |
Release date | Mar 28, 2025 |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
Author | ChelseaGrinEden |
Genre | Adventure |
Made with | RPG Maker |
Tags | 2D, Horror, Singleplayer |
Average session | Days or more |
Languages | German, English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Links | Steam, Blog |
Purchase
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Development log
- Heart Knight Bug Fix67 days ago
- Undershadows [Update] 270 days ago
- Undershadows [Update]90 days ago
- Undershadows Release! The Shadows Have AwakenedMar 28, 2025
- Undershadows [Release Date]Mar 19, 2025
- Undershadows Kickstarter Now Live!Jan 17, 2024
- Undershadows Demo Update [8.8]Dec 19, 2023
- Undershadows New Trailer!Dec 04, 2023
Comments
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do you plan on releasing this game on steam at some point?
Hey!
It's already available on Steam :)
Undershadows Steam
Fascinating drawing, unusual style. I wish you good luck in developing the game, you're doing great.
The music is incredible and the dynamic trailer is mesmerizing. Very cool!
Thank you :)
"Fully Hand drawn world" the thumbnail being AI
To be honest, I didn't notice where the artificial intelligence was. But everything looks so harmonious and stylish that it doesn't even matter.
The main thing is how the developer feels and how he conveys his vision to the players. Even if there is partially or completely artificial intelligence here, it is just a tool for expressing yourself and your thoughts.
The drawing is really unique and fascinating. Not every person using AI would be able to do this.
Therefore, respect to the author. Don't listen to anyone and keep creating games the way you know how! You've done well.
it only bothers petty people that think anything remotely AI is bad. Sure an AI generated game sucks but it's a thumbnail for clickbait, no one should actually be nitpicking that much
reminds me of evil pops from regular show
is that thumbnail an AI?
no doubts, unfortunately
why 'unfortunately' the game isn't AI it's just a thumb for clickbait
we shouldn't cannibalize our future, even for clickbait
it's not cannibalizing the future, AI is not that deep and it won't suddenly replace artists
Jeez, how hypocritical of the dev
the entire game is handdrawn so why the thumbnail being AI matters?
yes, but it doesn't affect the game and dev said he might change it eventually if he gets time
How could one believe dev when dev sells the game with "Hand drawn" catchphrase and think own skill is lower than AI
Thumbnail is for clickbait, why the dev should waste their time making something that will be mostly ignored and never added into the game if he don't need to?
Looks like a lot of fun!
Thanks :D