Shadow Puppeteer

Co-op puzzle platformer linking a boy and his separated shadow

Sarepta studio · Published by Snow Cannon Games · Released Sep 29, 2014

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 242
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 4; daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 10 years ago; Jan 29, 2016
Minimum PC: Shader model 3.0 with 512…; 2 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shadow Puppeteer?

This puzzle platformer follows a boy and his shadow through a world of darkness and light as they pursue a puppeteer who steals other shadows. You manipulate light and coordinate the pair to solve puzzles in 2D and 3D spaces, either alone or with a partner on a shared screen.

For you if...

+you like dark fantasy art and atmospheric music

Not for you if...

−you prefer controlling just one character when playing alone

What players say

77% of 242 reviews are positive

Players praise the cooperative puzzle design and how the boy’s movement through three-dimensional spaces complements the shadow’s movement across flat surfaces. Recent complaints focus on clunky controls and difficulty moving precisely.

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Shadow Puppeteer system requirements

Minimum: Shader model 3.0 with 512…, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP SP2 or higher
Processor: Quadcore 2.4 Ghz
Graphics: Shader model 3.0 with 512MB of VRAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: We recommend playing this game with controllers

Does Shadow Puppeteer have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Shadow Puppeteer run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 6
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Danish, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish.

Does Shadow Puppeteer use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam