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Shadow Clone
Solve puzzles by co-operating with a recording of your previous run.
Plays in browser⌨️Arrow keys · WASD · Space⏱️10–30 minMedium
MECHANIC
Ghost Replay
LEVELS
5 Handcrafted
CONTROLS
Arrows · WASD · Space
How to Play Shadow Clone
- Complete each level using your character and their shadow clones working together.
- Your first run through a level is recorded and played back as a transparent clone in all subsequent runs.
- Coordinate multiple clones to press buttons simultaneously — many puzzles require two or more inputs at the same moment.
- Trigger mechanisms in precise sequences to open gates, raise platforms, and unlock paths forward.
- Complete the level with all required buttons pressed — if the timing is off, restart the current recording and try again.
About Shadow Clone
Shadow Clone is a puzzle platformer built around cooperative time manipulation. Your movement history is recorded and played back as a transparent clone — and you must choreograph yourself with previous versions to solve puzzles requiring simultaneous inputs. Press two buttons at once, hold a platform steady while another self traverses it, or create a chain of clones that triggers a timed sequence.
The mechanic creates a unique sensation of collaborating with yourself across time. Puzzle difficulty scales from straightforward two-clone coordination to intricate 5-clone sequences requiring precise timing. Free in your browser, no download required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clones can appear at once?
Up to 5 simultaneous clones appear in the later levels, each replaying a separate recording you made in a previous run of that level.
What happens if I mess up my timing?
You can restart the current recording at any time — clones from all previous successful recordings remain active, so only the run in progress is lost.
Does the clone repeat my exact inputs?
Yes — clones perform a frame-perfect replay of every input from that recording, including movement speed, jump height, and timing, making the coordination fully predictable once you know your own recording.
Can I see the clone's path before committing?
A ghost preview of your previous recording is shown as a faint trail during planning, so you can visualise where each clone will be before you commit to a new recording.