Liyla and The Shadows of War

Name: Liyla and The Shadows of War
Rating: 4.6 (171 reviews)
Author: Rasheed Abueideh

By: Rasheed Abueideh

Adventure

Features & Capabilities

Liyla and The Shadows of War is a story-driven game based on real events that follows a young girl's struggle in a war-torn landscape, where tough choices determine survival. This page highlights the game's emotional storytelling, multiple perspectives, challenging decisions, puzzles, epic music, and immersive sound effects. It also invites you to support development on LaunchGood and help bring this powerful narrative to life.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment Education

By:

Rasheed Abueideh

Rating:

4.60

(171)

Version:

6.1 Last updated: 2017-07-27

Version code:

822998601

Creation date:

2016-05-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

79.41MB

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 121,809 ▲ 63

Other platforms

Liyla and the Shadows of War (v2.0.0.0)

1,500,415 4.64

(60,104)

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Developed by:

Rasheed Abueideh

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liyla-and-the-shadows-of-war/id1100839270

Website:

https://twitter.com/Liylawar

User Reviews

The game is praised for its heartbreaking, immersive portrayal of Palestinian life, its stark monochrome atmosphere, and its clear, real-world context. Its brevity and limited gameplay are drawbacks for some, while others celebrate its concise, powerful storytelling. A few critics note political controversy around its framing. Overall, Liyla leaves a strong emotional impression and meaningful discussion about war and representation.

Pros

Powerful, heartbreakingly emotional portrayal of Palestinian life under occupation; evokes empathy and fear through narrative and choices.
Strong atmosphere with monochrome visuals that reinforce the somber mood.
Educational and real-world context, including statistics and real-world stakes.
Compact, impactful experience that delivers a lasting emotional impact despite its short length.
Effective character-driven storytelling that places you in a family's perspective.

Cons

Extremely short runtime (around 10 minutes) and minimal gameplay, which can feel unfinished or unengaging.
Limited or non-traditional mechanics may disappoint players seeking more interactivity or challenge.
Some reviewers perceive political bias or propaganda surrounding the game's message.

Recent reviews

Omg 🙁

by Eg*****, 2026-05-05

The setting, the monochrome, and the narrative come together to form a very heartbreaking picture of the horrors Palestinians unfortunately still face today. Its short but very impactful. The mechanics and choices presented incite a sense of fear, despair and anxiety from the threat of death looming at every corner. And real statistics for tragedies that are included in the game are also shown.

by Ki*****, 2026-04-22

بكتينا يا ليلى الله يلعن كل الاسرائليين وكل من له يد في دماركم ودمار جميع الشعوب حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيا اللهم عجل لوليك لفرج لاخذ حق الفلسطينين اللهم امين