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The Shadow Horror vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against The Shadow Horror's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

The Shadow Horror
This App
PARANORMASIGHT
Nemesis
Garden of Fear: Scary Horror
Peer
Little Nightmares
Peer
Very Little Nightmares+
Peer
Scary Castle Survival
Peer
MORAX: A Horror Story - Part 3
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperHosted GamesSQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.Smuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)PlaydigiousBandai Namco Entertainment Inc.Sehrish MajeedMeshcut
CategoryGamesAdventureGamesGamesGamesGamesRole Playing
PlatformAndroid, iOSAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSAndroid, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating3.4 / 54.9 / 54.4 / 54.4 / 54.5 / 54.0 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count560341,9501,11840
PriceUSD7.99$8.99Free$2.99FreeFree$1.99
Release DateApr 9, 2015Mar 8, 2023Apr 4, 2023Dec 12, 2023May 4, 2023Dec 6, 2021Jan 14, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 8, 2026Jun 14, 2024Mar 25, 2026May 13, 2026May 4, 2023May 18, 2023Jan 14, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentmixed--negativepositive--
Score50/100--25/10085/100--
Praises
  • Narrative depth and player agency
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  • Engaging horror puzzle gameplay provides a high-quality atmosphere for dedicated fans
  • Atmospheric storytelling and creepy aesthetic design keep players engaged throughout the entire experience
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Complaints
  • UI polish and navigation
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  • Frequent application crashes during gameplay sessions prevent completion of levels and chapters
  • High-precision timing requirements in specific levels create artificial difficulty spikes that frustrate players
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Requests---
  • Expanded support for tablet devices to remove letterboxing and improve interface scaling
  • Optional hint system to assist players stuck on complex puzzles without ruining the experience
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Sandbox-style exploration mechanics allow for high player discretion
  • Author commentary provides unique value for dedicated narrative fans
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  • Artistic direction and sound design create a high-fidelity atmosphere
  • MFi controller support reduces friction for high-intent gaming segments
  • Franchise IP lowers acquisition costs for established fans
  • High-fidelity art style sustains organic install velocity
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Weaknesses
  • $7.99 price point exceeds category median
  • 3.2-star average rating indicates polish issues
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  • Frequent application crashes prevent level completion
  • Progress loss forces content repetition
  • Unresponsive touch controls hinder movement
  • High-precision timing requirements create unfair difficulty spikes
  • Lack of in-game guidance drives churn toward external walkthroughs
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Pricingpaidpaidfreepaidfreefreepaid
MomentumMaintenanceIntense-MaintenanceZombie--
Update Cadence2 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~3d avg4 versions-5 versions, ~208d avg2 versions, ~888d avg--

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