Shadow Puppeteer

Released: 1/28/2016

Manipulate light and darkness in this co-op puzzle platformer Shadow Puppeteer combines platforming with puzzle-solving in a play of light and shadow. Having a truly Nordic yet original art style, the game tells the story of a boy and his shadow.

Critics

Steam

Score Breakdown

59.3

Critic Average

11 reviews

Steam User Score

219 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-19.3

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-19.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (9%)10 launch window (91%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 11 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 59.3/100. Critics score this game 19.3 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 11)

Russell ArcheyviaGaming Nexus
Feb 24, 2016Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 78.5/100 · -8.5 pts
Daan KoopmanviaNintendoWorldReport
Feb 20, 2016Launch window
50/100View review
Steam 78.5/100 · -28.5 pts
Ruben AbreuviaFNintendo
Feb 10, 2016Launch window
50/100View review
Steam 78.5/100 · -28.5 pts
Richard SimpsonviaGod is a Geek
Feb 5, 2016Launch window
65/100View review
Steam 78.5/100 · -13.5 pts
Kerry-Lee CopseyviaNintendo News
Feb 5, 2016Launch window
48/100View review
Steam 78.5/100 · -30.5 pts