The Obsessive Shadow

[h1]Experienced on the Meta Quest 3[/h1] You can view my gameplay & early impressions here: https://youtu.be/ZTD8hOPV1TU A simple, but fun indie horror game where you use your quick reactions to survive the night from an invading darkness as your left home alone. Each hour brings a new challenge which makes surviving the night a test of your wits and ability to remain calm in a terrifying situation. This game reminds me of Stranger VR, except it's just a better executed game. The house looks really good in VR. The game is dark, but not too dark. You have a flashlight that helps you see, but has a limited battery. You have to be judicious in its use. The game also has a great setup, with good VOs that set the tension and pacing appropriately. Game is running on the Unity Engine. On my RTX 3080, I was getting a steady 90 fps. I did not experience any major issues or bugs. You do have full locomotion. Unfortunately, you only have snap turning. There are no settings whatsoever. I would like to see a setting for graphics, smooth turning, comfort options, & height adjustment (maybe sound as well). The spatial audio is good, but I did have some trouble telling exactly where the knocking was coming from (it can be improved). Overall, I had fun and enjoyed the experience. I thought it was challenging on normal difficulty, but you can increase difficulty if you want even more of a challenge. I easily recommend this game, but you don't need to take my word for it, you can download the free demo. [b]Rate 7/10.[/b] [quote]Please note: I received a free Steam key through the Steam Curator Connect program. If you enjoyed my review, please consider joining my Steam Curator group [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/Oculus_WMR]Oculus Rift Reviews.[/url][/quote]

The jumpscares are only scary the first couple times they happen, after that they become predictable and repetitive. There is an annoying glitch where there will be a knock but the demon doesn't appear in any of the windows and he still ends up killing me. The feature where the demon appears out of nowhere comes off as more funny than scary. The overall atmosphere isn't really that scary either. The game has potential but still has some stuff to work out

Really scary on desktop, but is elevated 10x more on quest 3. Some of the most terrifying moments in this game are when you cant find the monster anywhere and the rising tension sfx kick in

My community and I both thoroughly enjoyed "The Obsessive Shadow"! I played through the "flat" version, but I just KNOW that playing this is VR would make it SO much more intense I was able to beat it on normal difficulty after catching on to the mechanics :) For a short indie horror game, I think this game does fantastic job of keeping you on your toes and thoroughly creeped out throughout the entire game - The voice acting and soundtrack are absolutely incredible - The mechanics are challenging but not too hard to pick up after a few tries - Four different difficulties to pick from 8.5/10

Lovely atmosphere, gets increasingly more difficult as you play. And also more scary. I'm too scared to finish it. One day I will be brave.

Played the game on Meta Quest 3 (although I do plan to play this version, too). About the review, honestly, if there was an option between Yes and No, I would click that one. This was a fun game to play and I enjoyed that it wasn't just a sit-and-survive simulator (which, admittedly, I was slightly worried about). For a short game, it's pretty neat. The graphics look fairly good and the music is dope as all hell. It goes off. For improvements, I definitely think the hitbox of the Shadow could be improved. I had the flashlight on it several times and it wouldn't flee. The main issue I had with this game though, is that the knocking (atleast for the Quest version but it seems to be an issue in this version, too) didn't feel synced with where the shadow actually was, which, as you can tell, is a HUGE problem with a game that relies SUPER heavily on sound, almost meaning it caused a few deaths because I could not find the shadow, and couple that with the hitbox from earlier and it makes for borderline unfair deaths sometimes. I honestly think if the knocking was made to match which window the Shadow was at as well as the notorious hit box, I would definitely fully recommend this game because the execution is super welldone and I enjoyed the majority of it. I had a fun time insulting the shadow lol. Huge thanks to ExpoDev for giving me a steam key though, super appreciated and hopefully this criticism can be used to help the game become better :)

A chilling descent into childhood fear... The Obsessive Shadow is more than just a horror game—it’s a nerve-wracking journey through the eyes of a terrified 9-year-old named Liam, trapped in his darkened home with something sinister lurking just beyond reach. From the very first moments, the atmosphere grabs you. The flicker of your flashlight, the eerie silence broken by creaks and distant whispers, and the increasingly frantic voice of your mother over the phone all work together to create a creeping sense of dread. It’s not jump scares that make this game terrifying—it’s the tension, the stillness, and the fear of what might be waiting in the dark. The storytelling is masterful. What starts as a simple blackout quickly unravels into something deeply unsettling. Is your mother really helping you? Can you trust the instructions she gives? Or are you being led deeper into danger? The use of space and sound design is incredible, turning a familiar home into a nightmarish labyrinth. Every hallway becomes a gauntlet, and every shadow might be hiding something that sees you before you see it. This is psychological horror done right. The Obsessive Shadow doesn’t just want to scare you—it wants to get inside your head. And it succeeds. If you love slow-burning, atmospheric horror with rich narrative tension, The Obsessive Shadow is a must-play. Just don’t turn off your flashlight.

best game if your a shadow and your a little bit obessive...

My first VR experience and this was a tense game to play. The developer was so kind in being very active as I played and helped me understand some of the mechanics, while also taking notes/feedback to improve the game. It can be completed in a pretty short amount of time and thankfully there are checkpoints along the way in case the monster gets you (it happened many times). Solid game, it makes you panic when you hear the timer getting more intense just before the monster gets you.

Best horror game Ever!!!!! Good job Pablo. (this is john from Johns Gaming Galaxy BTW)