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Shadow Maze

Collect the light. Escape your shadow.

Score: 0 High Score: 0 Lives: 3 Combo: x1 Shield: No

Shadow Maze

Collect glowing orbs, use power-ups, teleport through portals, and survive the shadows.

Move with Arrow Keys, W A S D, or touch controls.

Maze Leaderboard

Top Shadow Maze scores save locally and sync online when the arcade leaderboard backend is active.

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How to Play

Collect Light

Collect all yellow lights to complete the level.

Avoid Your Shadow

The red shadow follows your previous path. Do not let it touch you.

Freeze Power-Up

The blue orb freezes the shadow for a few seconds.

Shield Power-Up

The green shield protects you for a short time.

Teleport Portals

Use purple portals to jump across the maze instantly.

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Hunter Enemy

From Level 3, the purple Hunter starts chasing you.

Game GuideShadow Maze tips, controls, and similar games

Why Play Shadow Maze?

A survival maze game about collecting light while your shadow and the maze pressure close in.

How to Play

Move through the maze, collect glowing orbs, use power-ups, and survive long enough to push your level and score higher.

Controls

  • Arrow keys or WASD move.
  • Touch controls work on mobile.
  • Pause and restart are available from the HUD.

Tips to Score Higher

  • Collect light in routes that leave an escape path.
  • Use shield and freeze power-ups before the shadow corners you.
  • Do not chase a bonus if it cuts off your return route.