Report updated May 19, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Shadows Remain: AR Thriller is an established games app that is a paid app. With a 4.2/5 rating from 234 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Shadows Remain: AR Thriller?

Shadows Remain is an augmented reality thriller that tasks players with solving a mystery to rescue a missing child. Developed by Halfbrick Studios, the app utilizes AR technology to create an immersive, story-driven environment within the user's physical space.

Current Momentum

v1.0 · 97mo ago

Zombie

Last updated 2913d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Games

No ranking data

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What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Augmented Reality GameplayStandard

Players interact with a digital narrative overlaid onto their physical surroundings, requiring them to move around the environment to view different angles.

Story-Driven AdventureStandard

The game follows the perspective of journalist Emma Winters as she investigates the disappearance of her son in a new home.

Interactive MysteryStandard

Users must piece together clues and investigate household objects to uncover the narrative and progress through the thriller.

How much does it cost?

Paid

Who Built It?

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Halfbrick Studios

(5.4M)

Delivering high-intensity arcade experiences and satisfying feedback loops for casual mobile gamers and families worldwide.

Portfolio

13

Apps

Free 12
Games25%
Word8%
遊戲8%

What other apps does Halfbrick Studios make?

Explore the full Halfbrick Studios report

Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Halfbrick Studios.

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for Shadows Remain: AR Thriller?

Where is it available?

Localized markets (5)

United StatesBrazilSpainMexicoPortugal

How's The Games Market?

How does it evolve in the Games market?

Rank progression

4 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Shadows Remain: AR Thriller

Key Takeaways

While users praise the immersive atmosphere and narrative, the app functions as a technical demo that highlights the current limitations and battery-intensive nature of mobile AR.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Shadows Remain: AR Thriller, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Shadows Remain: AR Thriller Intelligence Report.” Updated May 19, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-halfbrick-shadowsremain

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