Shadowmatic

Name: Shadowmatic
Price: 3.99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (2088 reviews)
Author: TRIADA Studio

By: TRIADA Studio App

An imagination-stirring puzzle

Overview

Version:

2.5.2

Last updated: 2023-09-06

Ranking

#41,158 ▼ 39

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle where you rotate abstract objects to reveal familiar silhouettes. This Chrome Extension brings the same artful mechanic to your browser, offering a calming yet challenging experience as you discover hidden forms in spotlighted shadows.

Featuring multiple environments, unique room atmospheres, and a built-in hints system with an assistant button to guide you, Shadowmatic delivers a relaxing, visually stunning puzzle journey. Each room offers its own music and atmosphere, and the nonlinear progression invites repeated play and continual discovery.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Art Entertainment Design

By:

TRIADA Studio

Rating:

4.80

(2,088)

Version:

2.5.2 Last updated: 2023-09-06

Version code:

859708656

Creation date:

2015-01-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

387.98MB

Price:

3.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 41,158 ▼ 39

Other rankings

#32 in Essential Puzzle Games

For Developers

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Developed by:

TRIADA Studio

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shadowmatic/id775888026

Website:

https://www.shadowmatic.com/

User Reviews

Shadowmatic is praised for its original, imaginative shadow-puzzle concept and brain-teasing gameplay, paired with relaxing music and long-term appeal. However, recurring criticisms focus on bugs and stability, confusing monetization (separate charges for hints), unclear onboarding, accessibility issues for left-handed players, and slow update cadence. When it runs smoothly, it offers a unique, engaging experience; fixing stability and clarifying pricing and onboarding could broaden its appeal even further.

Pros

Innovative, imaginative shadow-based puzzle mechanic that feels unique and brain-teasing
Helpful hints system that guides you when needed without spoiling the solution
Engaging, challenging gameplay that acts as a solid brain workout and time-killer
Relaxing music and calm atmosphere that complements puzzle solving
Long-term appeal and replay value, with a persistent fan base and interest in new content

Cons

Technical bugs and stability issues that can prevent play (launch crashes, splash/boot problems, area-specific shadow bug, dots not shining)
Monetization confusion: upfront price plus separate charges for hints and additional parts, with calls for a single, one-time price
Lack of clear onboarding or visible instructions, making initial playthroughs confusing
Accessibility/usability gaps, such as left-handed players having to rotate on the right side
Content updates feel slow or irregular, leaving players waiting for new puzzles

Recent reviews

Not worth one dime

by 66*****, 2026-03-15

This puzzle is great. I like it because it’s challenging to put together. It’s not expensive, and the hints if needed aren’t vague. The hints are clear enough to guess the shape in the beginning, if you need to use them. However, I’ll admit as you advance the harder it becomes. I had to use all the hints with one puzzle, which was ok. Because after I knew what it was, the challenge still existed to maneuver the shapes to match the figure provided in order to move forward. I’d highly recommend.