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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

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Collect Light

Collect all yellow lights to complete the level.

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Avoid Your Shadow

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

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Freeze Power-Up

The blue orb freezes the shadow for a few seconds.

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Shield Power-Up

The green shield protects you for a short time.

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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.