Shadowmatic is a mesmerizing, meditative puzzle experience that truly showcases the potential of mobile hardware. The concept is poetically simple: you rotate abstract 3D objects in front of a light source to project a recognizable shadow onto the wall. It’s like digital shadow puppetry, and it is absolutely brilliant. The physics of the objects and the way the light interacts with them are rendered with incredible realism, making the game feel almost tangible.
The game’s atmosphere is its greatest strength. Each room has its own unique aesthetic and a hauntingly beautiful ambient soundtrack that draws you into a zen-like state. There is no timer and no penalty for experimentation, which encourages you to slowly twist and turn the objects until the shadow suddenly 'clicks' into place—a moment that is consistently rewarding. It’s a rare game that manages to be both intellectually stimulating and deeply relaxing. It is a work of interactive art that everyone should experience.
Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.5.2Wed Sep 06 2023
• Increased shadow quality for newer generation devices
• Further UI improvements for iPad Pro 11" and iPad/iPad Air 10.9"
• Fixed "Seahorse" level loading issue
** Apple Design Award Winner **
** App Store Best of 2015 **
Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle where you rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to find recognizable silhouettes in projected shadows, relevant to the surrounding environment.
“Other Worlds” is a chapter of Shadowmatic with over 30 levels in 3 unique thematic environments: Ancient Worlds, Music and Space. The chapter is available as a separate purchase.
The game combines stunning visuals with relaxing and captivating gameplay.
On your journey to discover the right solution you will stumble upon many unexpected and infinitely varied silhouettes.
The game features 15 rooms, each flavored with unique concept, atmosphere, and music.
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“Simple to the point of beauty, and beautiful to the point of becoming a work of art, this is a game you won't want to win, because you won't want the experience to end” - Pocket Gamer
“It's fun, it's unique, and it's the perfect type of game to show off to people who typically don't play video games, as it's almost like an interactive piece of art” - Touch Arcade
“It’s always awesome to see a breathtaking, unique, and thoroughly innovative puzzle game pop up on the App Store” - Macworld
“Full of whimsical puzzles and thoughtful designs, Shadowmatic is a delightful and captivating iOS game” - CNET
“'Fantastically original': Shadowmatic works modern-day wonders with the ancient Chinese art of shadow puppetry” - The Guardian
“It’s like a mind-bending shadow-puppet spectacle” - TIME
“This game requires you to look at things a little differently” - Washington Post
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What's different on the new Apple TV:
-- Stunning graphics for a large screen with beautiful, photorealistic scenes for your best viewing pleasure.
-- Fascinating gameplay with the new one hand controlled Apple TV Remote for an immersive and bold experience.
-- Use the touchpad to seamlessly control the gameplay with the same level of precision and accuracy as on the iPhone and iPad.
-- Enjoy compelling gameplay together with family and friends and show off your abstract thinking and strong puzzle solving skills.
Hints.
The game includes a system of hints. To enjoy the game to its fullest, however, we recommend resorting to them on rare occasions only.
Assistant Button.
The Assistant button in the upper right corner will help you solve the puzzle by gradually rotating the objects in the correct direction. When you press the button, Hint-Points are used
Music.
Every room in the game features its own music arrangement, adding up to the distinctive atmosphere and feel in each. The soundtrack is available separately on iTunes.
-- More than 130 levels in 15 unique environments
-- Gorgeous graphics
-- Secondary objectives
-- Assistant Button
-- Nonlinear level progression
-- 3D parallax view
-- Achievements
-- Arcade Mode
-- Synchronization with iOS devices
Follow us on Twitter: @ShadowmaticGame
Join us on Facebook: @Shadowmatic
Follow us on Instagram: @Shadowmatic
Questions? Shoot us an email: support@triadastudiogames.com
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Triada Studio is a computer graphics and animation studio with over 20 years of industry experience. Shadowmatic is the company’s first project that bridges its vast computer graphics experience with an experimental in-house 3D engine.
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.** Apple Design Award Winner **
** App Store Best of 2015 **
Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle where you rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to find recognizable silhouettes in projected shadows, relevant to the surrounding environment.
“Other Worlds” is a chapter of Shadowmatic with over 30 levels in 3 unique thematic environments: Ancient Worlds, Music and Space. The chapter is available as a separate purchase.
The game combines stunning visuals with relaxing and captivating gameplay.
On your journey to discover the right solution you will stumble upon many unexpected and infinitely varied silhouettes.
The game features 15 rooms, each flavored with unique concept, atmosphere, and music.
- - - - - - - - - -
“Simple to the point of beauty, and beautiful to the point of becoming a work of art, this is a game you won't want to win, because you won't want the experience to end” - Pocket Gamer
“It's fun, it's unique, and it's the perfect type of game to show off to people who typically don't play video games, as it's almost like an interactive piece of art” - Touch Arcade
“It’s always awesome to see a breathtaking, unique, and thoroughly innovative puzzle game pop up on the App Store” - Macworld
“Full of whimsical puzzles and thoughtful designs, Shadowmatic is a delightful and captivating iOS game” - CNET
“'Fantastically original': Shadowmatic works modern-day wonders with the ancient Chinese art of shadow puppetry” - The Guardian
“It’s like a mind-bending shadow-puppet spectacle” - TIME
“This game requires you to look at things a little differently” - Washington Post
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Hints.
The game includes a system of hints. To enjoy the game to its fullest, however, we recommend resorting to them on rare occasions only.
Assistant Button.
The Assistant button in the upper right corner will help you solve the puzzle by gradually rotating the objects in the correct direction. When you press the button, Hint-Points are used
Music.
Every room in the game features its own music arrangement, adding up to the distinctive atmosphere and feel in each. The music is best experienced with headphones, and is available separately on iTunes.
-- More than 130 levels in 15 unique environments
-- Gorgeous graphics
-- Secondary objectives
-- Assistant Button
-- Nonlinear level progression
-- 3D parallax view
-- Achievements
-- Arcade Mode
-- Synchronization with Apple TV
** The game is optimized for every iOS device separately (starting from iPhone 5s and newer), however it's best experienced on the latest devices.
Follow us on Twitter: @ShadowmaticGame
Join us on Facebook: @Shadowmatic
Follow us on Instagram: @Shadowmatic
Questions? Shoot us an email: support@triadastudiogames.com
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Triada Studio is a computer graphics and animation studio with over 20 years of industry experience. Shadowmatic is the company’s first project that bridges its vast computer graphics experience with an experimental in-house 3D engine.

















Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle game where you rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to find recognizable silhouettes in projected shadows, relevant to the surrounding environment. The game combines stunning visuals with relaxing and captivating gameplay. As you progress, you will discover a vast array of silhouettes across multiple rooms, each with its own unique atmosphere and soundtrack. Shadowmatic is a journey of discovery that challenges your spatial thinking and perception.
Award-winning shadow manipulation gameplay
Stunning high-fidelity 3D graphics
Relaxing ambient soundscapes
Over 100 levels in unique environments
If you're stuck, look at the room's decor. The target shadow is always related to the environment. In the 'Nursery' room, you're looking for toys or animals; in the 'Industrial' room, you're looking for tools. This helps narrow down your search as you rotate the objects.
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Later levels involve two or even three separate objects. Use one finger to rotate a single object and two fingers to move them in relation to each other. Focus on getting one object into a 'promising' position first, then move the second one to complete the silhouette.
Yes, there is a multi-step hint system that provides progressive clues if you are unable to find the silhouette.