Shadow Puppeteer
Released Sep 2014
Invite a friend to explore the strange, yet beautiful world of darkness and light in Shadow Puppeteer, an award-winning, local co-op adventure.
78% positive · 232 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Shadow Puppeteer launched on Steam on September 29, 2014 as a finished co-op puzzle adventure. Following launch, Sarepta Studio released a series of patches through early 2016 addressing bug fixes, performance improvements, visual overhauls, and gameplay tweaks — all responsive to community feedback rather than planned content expansions. On January 29, 2016, the studio released the official soundtrack as a standalone DLC, which is the only DLC associated with the game and has been available since that date. That same post noted the game had also just launched on Wii U, and the update was framed as a thank-you to the Steam community — not a signal of ongoing content development. The most recent developer communication was a March 24, 2021 announcement of a developer livestream to play through the game and promote Steam's Remote Play Together feature, which was a promotional event rather than a content update. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content, no roadmaps, and no post-launch major content updates beyond maintenance patches. The game shipped as a complete product and has received no substantial new content since launch. The soundtrack release on January 29, 2016 represents the last meaningful addition to the game's content.
Evidence
The only DLC is the official soundtrack, released January 29, 2016. No unreleased DLC exists.
Soundtrack released alongside a performance/optimization patch; framed as a thank-you to the community after the Wii U launch. No future content announced.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Snow Cannon Games
Achievements
6
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Invite a friend to explore the strange, yet beautiful world of darkness and light in Shadow Puppeteer, an award-winning, local co-op adventure.
Assume the roles of a boy and his shadow, separated from one another by the evil shadow puppeteer. Work together to manipulate light, solving puzzles that bring you closer to finding this villain and freeing other shadows he has stolen.
Winner of the 2015 Indie Prize Director’s Choice Award and applauded for its stunning art, enchanting music and clever puzzles, Shadow Puppeteer will captivate players from beginning to end.
Key Features
Assume the roles of a boy and his shadow, separated from one another by the evil shadow puppeteer. Work together to manipulate light, solving puzzles that bring you closer to finding this villain and freeing other shadows he has stolen.
Winner of the 2015 Indie Prize Director’s Choice Award and applauded for its stunning art, enchanting music and clever puzzles, Shadow Puppeteer will captivate players from beginning to end.
Key Features
- Single Player or Local Co-Op
Enjoy Shadow Puppeteer by yourself or with the company of a significant other, family member or friend in shared-screen co-op. - Easy-to-Learn Controls
Optimized for controllers, Shadow Puppeteer is easy to pick up for players of all skill levels. - Entertaining Puzzles
Harness the power of light to solve cleverly crafted puzzles in 2D and 3D space. - Rich Atmosphere
Breathtaking 3D art and an amazing soundtrack transport you to the delightful world of Shadow Puppeteer.
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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