I played the game on Meta quest 2 and i enjoyed it, but it has a few downsides which i dont like (if you plan to play the game, please dont read further, small spoilers ahead). For me the monster wasnt that scary but i did jump at the first jumpscare, althought it was very predictable since the music mostly cuts off when you are about to get jumpscared. Another thing that i didn't like is that if you have a large zone you can walk out of the closets and look around with no consequences, which i did and it let me cheese the game with better view. I hope this will be patched soon since it did ruin the gameplay for me a bit. All of that aside i highly recommend you to play the game, but only if you have a VR headset.
The Obsessive Shadow
- Release Date:
- Mar 19, 2025
- Developer:
- Pablo Heckman
- Publisher:
- PMH Interactive LLC
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
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About This Game

In The Obsessive Shadow, you take on the role of Liam, a 9-year-old
boy left alone in his home after the power suddenly goes out, plunging
the house into suffocating darkness.
Armed with only a flashlight, you must navigate the unsettling dangers
of the night as you are being watched throughout the night.
Your mother's voice on the phone is your guide to surviving,
But as her instructions grow more confusing and the unease deepens,
the safety of her words begins to feel increasingly fragile.
Something is watching, a shadowy figure moving just out of sight,
waiting for you to slip up.
As the hours creep forward, the once-familiar home becomes an
unfamiliar labyrinth of fear, each corner hiding the possibility of
confrontation with the lurking entity.
Testing your courage and instincts as you struggle to stay one step
ahead of the unseen threat. Your mother's voice remains your
lifeline,
but survival demands more than just following her instructions—it
requires vigilance,
quick thinking, and a determination to face the overwhelming dread.
Will you endure the relentless terror and make it to morning, or will
the suffocating darkness claim you before dawn?
Created by
Pablo Heckman
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User Reviews
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
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- VR Support: Any SteamVR Compatible headset with motion controllers
- Additional Notes: For VR, Any Steam VR Supported Windows System will work
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or later
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD Ryzen equivalent or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- VR Support: Any SteamVR Compatible headset with motion controllers
- Additional Notes: For VR, Any SteamVR Supported Windows System will work
FAQ
How much does The Obsessive Shadow cost?
The Obsessive Shadow costs $4.99.
What are the system requirements for The Obsessive Shadow?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space VR Support: Any SteamVR Compatible headset with motion controllers Additional Notes: For VR, Any Steam VR Supported Windows System will work Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 64-bit or later Processor: Intel Core i5-4590/AMD Ryzen equivalent or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space VR Support: Any SteamVR Compatible headset with motion controllers Additional Notes: For VR, Any SteamVR Supported Windows System will work
What platforms is The Obsessive Shadow available on?
The Obsessive Shadow is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is The Obsessive Shadow worth buying?
The Obsessive Shadow has 33% positive reviews from 3 players.
When was The Obsessive Shadow released?
The Obsessive Shadow was released on Mar 19, 2025.
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