# Shadowmatic

> An imagination-stirring puzzle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id775888026](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id775888026)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id775888026`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TRIADA Studio
- **Category:** Family
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (2,099 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-09-06
- **First published:** 2015-01-15
- **Size:** 388 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shadowmatic/id775888026)
- **Website:** [https://www.shadowmatic.com/](https://www.shadowmatic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://shadowmatic.com/privacy/](http://shadowmatic.com/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #39,043 — Overall
- #32 — Essential Puzzle Games

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id775888026)