Old Shadow

Name: Old Shadow
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)

Developer: alex tanenhope

Publisher: AT

Jan 27, 2023

Visual

third person
3D

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
Has Hub
Semi-Linear

Themes

fantasy

Summary

A game based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings. A variant "Metroidvania" with elements of survival and crafting.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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- interconnected map
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- Differences
- exploration
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- Differences
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- Differences
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- Differences
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Old Shadow

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