Shadow Puppeteer

Sarepta studio · Snow Cannon Games

Released: Sep 29, 2014
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 03:32 GMT

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24 Mar 2021Developer post
Shadow Puppeteer Developer Stream!
Welcome to the mystical world of Shadow Puppeteer, where you join the adventures of the boy and his shadow. Invite a friend to explore the strange, yet beautiful world of darkness and light in Shadow Puppeteer, an award-winning, local co-op adventure. In this livestream, we will
12 Feb 2016Developer post
Spend Valentine’s with Your Player Two for 10% Off
To celebrate Valentine’s Day and the love two people feel for one another when they game in shared-screen co-op, we are putting Shadow Puppeteer on sale. From now through Monday (Feb. 15), Shadow Puppeteer will be 10% off. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to spend quality time
12 Feb 2016Developer post
Spend Valentine’s with Your Player Two for 10% Off
To celebrate Valentine’s Day and the love two people feel for one another when they game in shared-screen co-op, we are putting Shadow Puppeteer on sale. From now through Monday (Feb. 15), Shadow Puppeteer will be 10% off. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to spend quality time
29 Jan 2016Developer post
Soundtrack Now Available, plus a Performance Update
After releasing Shadow Puppeteer on Wii U yesterday, we wanted to take a moment to thank the Steam community for your continued support and feedback on our game. Whether positive or negative, we take this feedback seriously and have used it to continuously improve Shadow Puppetee
After releasing Shadow Puppeteer on Wii U yesterday, we wanted to take a moment to thank the Steam community for your continued support and feedback on our game. Whether positive or negative, we take this feedback seriously and have used it to continuously improve Shadow Puppeteer since the game launched on Steam in 2014.
To show our appreciation for your support, we have released two Shadow Puppeteer-related updates on Steam, both of which are based on your feedback. They are the following:

SHADOW PUPPETEER SOUNDTRACK Many of you have commented on how much you enjoy the music from Shadow Puppeteer and have asked whether we will make it available. Well, we have. The soundtrack, composed by Ragnhild Tronsmo Haugland, a classically trained musician/composer, and directed by Peter McConnell (Grim Fandango Remastered, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare and Star Wars: The Old Republic), is a collection of over 20 original scores, plus 20 "bonus tracks" taken directly from the game. It is now available on Steam for $2.99.
UPDATE #6 Today’s update is largely focused on optimization and performance, as well as the addition of some pretty loading screens :) Below are the details of this release. Optimization

Implemented occlusion culling
Static batched more assets
Decreased shadowcasting on smaller objects
Optimized particles
Compressed meshes at a higher level
Reduced camera draw distance
Removed distance fog
Additions

Improved thread death effect
Added loading screen artwork
Fixes

Removed bugs from pickups in the Cat level
Fixed re-mapping of keyboard not working
Gameplay Changes

Added platforms in between moveable platforms in the Smelting Room level
Adjusted cameras in level illumination

Again, thank you for your continued support and we hope you enjoy the updates!
- The Shadow Puppeteer Team
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29 Jan 2016Developer post
Soundtrack Now Available, plus a Performance Update
After releasing Shadow Puppeteer on Wii U yesterday, we wanted to take a moment to thank the Steam community for your continued support and feedback on our game. Whether positive or negative, we take this feedback seriously and have used it to continuously improve Shadow Puppetee
After releasing Shadow Puppeteer on Wii U yesterday, we wanted to take a moment to thank the Steam community for your continued support and feedback on our game. Whether positive or negative, we take this feedback seriously and have used it to continuously improve Shadow Puppeteer since the game launched on Steam in 2014.
To show our appreciation for your support, we have released two Shadow Puppeteer-related updates on Steam, both of which are based on your feedback. They are the following:

SHADOW PUPPETEER SOUNDTRACK Many of you have commented on how much you enjoy the music from Shadow Puppeteer and have asked whether we will make it available. Well, we have. The soundtrack, composed by Ragnhild Tronsmo Haugland, a classically trained musician/composer, and directed by Peter McConnell (Grim Fandango Remastered, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare and Star Wars: The Old Republic), is a collection of over 20 original scores, plus 20 "bonus tracks" taken directly from the game. It is now available on Steam for $2.99.
UPDATE #6 Today’s update is largely focused on optimization and performance, as well as the addition of some pretty loading screens :) Below are the details of this release. Optimization

Implemented occlusion culling
Static batched more assets
Decreased shadowcasting on smaller objects
Optimized particles
Compressed meshes at a higher level
Reduced camera draw distance
Removed distance fog
Additions

Improved thread death effect
Added loading screen artwork
Fixes

Removed bugs from pickups in the Cat level
Fixed re-mapping of keyboard not working
Gameplay Changes

Added platforms in between moveable platforms in the Smelting Room level
Adjusted cameras in level illumination

Again, thank you for your continued support and we hope you enjoy the updates!
- The Shadow Puppeteer Team
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14 Sep 2015Developer post
Update #5: Major PC patch
We have released another major patch for the game today: Overhauled graphics - We've improved the visuals throughout the game Improved game flow - Made the game much smoother to play to enhance the player experience Added Portuguese language "Cat in Shadow" reworked again - Toget
We have released another major patch for the game today:

Overhauled graphics - We've improved the visuals throughout the game
Improved game flow - Made the game much smoother to play to enhance the player experience
Added Portuguese language
"Cat in Shadow" reworked again - Together with feedback from the community, this level has changed drastically.
Optimized game - We've worked on making the game run smoother
Other smaller fixes and improvements
Original post
14 Sep 2015Developer post
Update #5: Major PC patch
We have released another major patch for the game today: Overhauled graphics - We've improved the visuals throughout the game Improved game flow - Made the game much smoother to play to enhance the player experience Added Portuguese language "Cat in Shadow" reworked again - Toget
We have released another major patch for the game today:

Overhauled graphics - We've improved the visuals throughout the game
Improved game flow - Made the game much smoother to play to enhance the player experience
Added Portuguese language
"Cat in Shadow" reworked again - Together with feedback from the community, this level has changed drastically.
Optimized game - We've worked on making the game run smoother
Other smaller fixes and improvements
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15 Apr 2015Developer post
Update #4 PC patch
We released a patch today: Worked towards resolving several different causes of game crashing and missing GUI as reported by users. Fixed pickup that was missing in Dark Caverns. Verified that all pickups are now working due to feedback on other, possible missing pickups. Fixed i
We released a patch today:

Worked towards resolving several different causes of game crashing and missing GUI as reported by users.
Fixed pickup that was missing in Dark Caverns. Verified that all pickups are now working due to feedback on other, possible missing pickups.
Fixed issue with pausing/unpausing the game would make it trigger twice, causing the state to remain unchanged
Thank you for all your comments and questions in the forums. We read everything, and have been working hard on addressing the issues.
We're making some major changes to the game (like new controls), but these aren't ready to share with you yet. Please let us know if there are other issues or bugs, or if you just want to give feedback. We are listening.
Original post
15 Apr 2015Developer post
Update #4 PC patch
We released a patch today: Worked towards resolving several different causes of game crashing and missing GUI as reported by users. Fixed pickup that was missing in Dark Caverns. Verified that all pickups are now working due to feedback on other, possible missing pickups. Fixed i
We released a patch today:

Worked towards resolving several different causes of game crashing and missing GUI as reported by users.
Fixed pickup that was missing in Dark Caverns. Verified that all pickups are now working due to feedback on other, possible missing pickups.
Fixed issue with pausing/unpausing the game would make it trigger twice, causing the state to remain unchanged
Thank you for all your comments and questions in the forums. We read everything, and have been working hard on addressing the issues.
We're making some major changes to the game (like new controls), but these aren't ready to share with you yet. Please let us know if there are other issues or bugs, or if you just want to give feedback. We are listening.
Original post
19 Dec 2014Developer post
Happy Holidays!
The annual Holiday Sales on Steam have started, and so we bring you our gift to you: If you buy Shadow Puppeteer now you’ll save 30% ! The sale ends on January 2nd. Get it here ! We’re releasing a patch for the game today as well, with more fixes and updates. See our forum for mo
19 Dec 2014Developer post
Happy Holidays!
The annual Holiday Sales on Steam have started, and so we bring you our gift to you: If you buy Shadow Puppeteer now you’ll save 30% ! The sale ends on January 2nd. Get it here ! We’re releasing a patch for the game today as well, with more fixes and updates. See our forum for mo
08 Dec 2014Developer post
The official Shadow Puppeteer forum is up!
The first snow has landed (here anyways), and so has our forums! You can visit the forums here . On the forum you can follow our announcements, talk about Shadow Puppeteer and share your thoughts and ideas. There is a support section where you can ask questions or report bugs. We
08 Dec 2014Developer post
The official Shadow Puppeteer forum is up!
The first snow has landed (here anyways), and so has our forums! You can visit the forums here . On the forum you can follow our announcements, talk about Shadow Puppeteer and share your thoughts and ideas. There is a support section where you can ask questions or report bugs. We
24 Nov 2014Developer post
The Shadow Puppeteer Team wants you!
That's right! We are looking for testers to give us feedback on the game, on the updates, and to report bugs. Help make Shadow Puppeteer an even better experience by offering your insights and opinions! Would you like to join? Apply to our testing page on Facebook to become a tes
24 Nov 2014Developer post
The Shadow Puppeteer Team wants you!
That's right! We are looking for testers to give us feedback on the game, on the updates, and to report bugs. Help make Shadow Puppeteer an even better experience by offering your insights and opinions! Would you like to join? Apply to our testing page on Facebook to become a tes
05 Nov 2014Developer post
Update #3: Major PC patch
Major Patch Update! We released a major patch for the game today. "Cat in Shadows": modified to make the introduction to cart in a less stressfull environment Fixed certain issues where the players would randomly die upon respawning at checkpoint, particularly in «Slinking Chimne
Major Patch Update!
We released a major patch for the game today.

"Cat in Shadows": modified to make the introduction to cart in a less stressfull environment
Fixed certain issues where the players would randomly die upon respawning at checkpoint, particularly in «Slinking Chimney»
Fixed issue with the death animation for the Shadow looping after checkpoint respawn
Fixed issue with "Continue game" button sometimes freezing the game or loading the wrong level
Fixed issue with pre-rendered cutscenes ignoring the volume settings
Other smaller fixes and improvements
We still giving away Steam keys!
We're giving one steam code to one of our followers for every milestone of 100 likes on our Shadow Puppeteer page, until we reach 1000 followers!
Thank you all for your support and feedback!
All the best,
The Shadow Puppeteer Team
Original post
05 Nov 2014Developer post
Update #3: Major PC patch
Major Patch Update! We released a major patch for the game today. "Cat in Shadows": modified to make the introduction to cart in a less stressfull environment Fixed certain issues where the players would randomly die upon respawning at checkpoint, particularly in «Slinking Chimne
Major Patch Update!
We released a major patch for the game today.

"Cat in Shadows": modified to make the introduction to cart in a less stressfull environment
Fixed certain issues where the players would randomly die upon respawning at checkpoint, particularly in «Slinking Chimney»
Fixed issue with the death animation for the Shadow looping after checkpoint respawn
Fixed issue with "Continue game" button sometimes freezing the game or loading the wrong level
Fixed issue with pre-rendered cutscenes ignoring the volume settings
Other smaller fixes and improvements
We still giving away Steam keys!
We're giving one steam code to one of our followers for every milestone of 100 likes on our Shadow Puppeteer page, until we reach 1000 followers!
Thank you all for your support and feedback!
All the best,
The Shadow Puppeteer Team
Original post
08 Oct 2014Developer post
Update #2
We are giving away free Steam Keys to our Facebook followers To celebrate the release of Shadow Puppeteer, we're giving away Steam codes! We will give away one steam code to one of our followers for every milestone of 100 likes of our Shadow Puppeteer page, until we reach 1000 fo
08 Oct 2014Developer post
Update #2
We are giving away free Steam Keys to our Facebook followers To celebrate the release of Shadow Puppeteer, we're giving away Steam codes! We will give away one steam code to one of our followers for every milestone of 100 likes of our Shadow Puppeteer page, until we reach 1000 fo
02 Oct 2014Developer post
Update #1
Hi Everybody, We would like to thank you so much for your feedback and comments since we released the game. And we wish to let you know that we uploaded some fixes for the game today. Based off of the feedback we have also chosen to balance the difficulty in certain levels, like

Shadow Puppeteer

Updates & announcements

Shadow Puppeteer Developer Stream!

Spend Valentine’s with Your Player Two for 10% Off

Spend Valentine’s with Your Player Two for 10% Off

Soundtrack Now Available, plus a Performance Update

Soundtrack Now Available, plus a Performance Update

Update #5: Major PC patch

Update #5: Major PC patch

Update #4 PC patch

Update #4 PC patch

Happy Holidays!

Get it here!

From all of us, to all of you; a very Puppeteer-y Christmas!

Happy Holidays!

Get it here!

From all of us, to all of you; a very Puppeteer-y Christmas!

The official Shadow Puppeteer forum is up!

The official Shadow Puppeteer forum is up!

The Shadow Puppeteer Team wants you!

The Shadow Puppeteer Team wants you!

Update #3: Major PC patch

Major Patch Update!

We still giving away Steam keys!

Update #3: Major PC patch

Major Patch Update!

We still giving away Steam keys!

Update #2

We are giving away free Steam Keys to our Facebook followers

Update #2

We are giving away free Steam Keys to our Facebook followers

Update #1