Somewhere in the Shadow

Buy79%

Mostly Positive · 733 player reviews · Medium confidence

Worth it for the right player.

Aydy · Horror · Aug 23, 2021

Player review score
79%
Mostly Positive
Price
$2.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio0 of 1
Subtitles0 of 1

Should I buy Somewhere in the Shadow?

Buy it if you like
  • Co-op: 44 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story: 30 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 9 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews

Based on 733 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
80% of themes are praise20% are divided0% are complaints
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
44 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
To sum up, "Somewhere in the Shadow" offers a compelling co-op horror experience that stands in stark contrast to the light-hearted and social nature of "Rec Room." Through the eyes of a character like Proxy, we can appreciate how both games, despite their differences, find a place in the diverse landscape of modern gaming.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
30 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The quirky characters, unexpected plot twists, and hilariously unpredictable scenarios combine to create a world where anything is possible and nothing is too outlandish.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
From the very moment you dive into its enchanting universe, it's evident that the developers have poured their hearts into crafting an experience that is both unique and immensely enjoyable.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
9 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The attention to detail extends to the audio as well, with a whimsical soundtrack and sound effects that perfectly complement the game's light-hearted tone.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Co-op44 reviews
Story30 reviews
Gameplay9 reviews
Audio9 reviews
Divided opinion
Graphics
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Co-op
  • Multi-player
  • Online Co-op
  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing

Platforms

  • Windows

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$2.99

The lowest we've tracked is $1.49.

4 points recordedtoday · $2.99