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Shadows of the Afterland

Shadows of the Afterland

Released: 2/10/2026

Embark on a supernatural point-and-click adventure in which you are confronted with the most difficult decision of your life... and death... Madrid, 1960. A chilling incident unfolds at the city's old zoo, leading to a mysterious death that propels a soul to the threshold between the world of the living and the afterlife. But when the transition goes awry, the soul arrives with the memories of Carolina, one of the pioneers of the Madrid police force, who has not yet been born. Step into Carolina's shoes and immerse yourself in a detective mystery to unravel the enigma shrouding these events. Explore the wacky realm of the afterlife, teeming with unique characters and with its own rules. In your quest for the truth, you join forces with César, an elusive former ghost agent. Persuade this enigmatic ally to accompany you on a transformative journey to confront the sinister forces lurking in the world of the living. As you gain César’s trust, you'll have to solve tricky point-and-click puzzles, harness the power of magic, navigate between worlds and even possess the living. FEATURES: Investigate a supernatural murder mystery that blends themes of identity, courage and destiny with the afterlife, reincarnation and the connection between past and future lives. Enjoy professionally voiced characters. Take command of various playable characters using unique possession mechanics. Explore the intricate stories of the eccentric spirits of the afterlife through meaningful conversations. Apply your deduction skills to unravel clever and logical puzzles that are seamlessly woven into the storyline. Use magic and possession and move tactically between realms to crack them. Immerse yourself in meticulously crafted pixel art scenes and animations. Experience an original soundtrack that enhances the haunting atmosphere of the game. The classic point-and-click experience with a modern one-click user interface.

Embark on a supernatural point-and-click adventure in which you are confronted with the most difficult decision of your life... and death... Madrid, 1960. A chilling incident unfolds at the city's old zoo, leading to a mysterious death that propels a soul to the threshold between the world of the living and the afterlife. But when the transition goes awry, the soul arrives with the memories of Carolina, one of the pioneers of the Madrid police force, who has not yet been born. Step into Carolina's shoes and immerse yourself in a detective mystery to unravel the enigma shrouding these events. Explore the wacky realm of the afterlife, teeming with unique characters and with its own rules. In your quest for the truth, you join forces with César, an elusive former ghost agent. Persuade this enigmatic ally to accompany you on a transformative journey to confront the sinister forces lurking in the world of the living. As you gain César’s trust, you'll have to solve tricky point-and-click puzzles, harness the power of magic, navigate between worlds and even possess the living. FEATURES: Investigate a supernatural murder mystery that blends themes of identity, courage and destiny with the afterlife, reincarnation and the connection between past and future lives. Enjoy professionally voiced characters. Take command of various playable characters using unique possession mechanics. Explore the intricate stories of the eccentric spirits of the afterlife through meaningful conversations. Apply your deduction skills to unravel clever and logical puzzles that are seamlessly woven into the storyline. Use magic and possession and move tactically between realms to crack them. Immerse yourself in meticulously crafted pixel art scenes and animations. Experience an original soundtrack that enhances the haunting atmosphere of the game. The classic point-and-click experience with a modern one-click user interface.

Embark on a supernatural point-and-click adventure in which you are confronted with the most difficult decision of your life... and death... Madrid, 1960. A chilling incident unfolds at the city's old zoo, leading to a mysterious death that propels a soul to the threshold between the world of the living and the afterlife. But when the transition goes awry, the soul arrives with the memories of Carolina, one of the pioneers of the Madrid police force, who has not yet been born. Step into Carolina's shoes and immerse yourself in a detective mystery to unravel the enigma shrouding these events. Explore the wacky realm of the afterlife, teeming with unique characters and with its own rules. In your quest for the truth, you join forces with César, an elusive former ghost agent. Persuade this enigmatic ally to accompany you on a transformative journey to confront the sinister forces lurking in the world of the living. As you gain César’s trust, you'll have to solve tricky point-and-click puzzles, harness the power of magic, navigate between worlds and even possess the living. FEATURES: Investigate a supernatural murder mystery that blends themes of identity, courage and destiny with the afterlife, reincarnation and the connection between past and future lives. Enjoy professionally voiced characters. Take command of various playable characters using unique possession mechanics. Explore the intricate stories of the eccentric spirits of the afterlife through meaningful conversations. Apply your deduction skills to unravel clever and logical puzzles that are seamlessly woven into the storyline. Use magic and possession and move tactically between realms to crack them. Immerse yourself in meticulously crafted pixel art scenes and animations. Experience an original soundtrack that enhances the haunting atmosphere of the game. The classic point-and-click experience with a modern one-click user interface.

Critics
76
Steam
97

Score Breakdown

76.0

Critic Average

4 reviews

97

Steam User Score

150 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-20.7
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-20.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

4 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)