Escape from the Shadows

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89.2K reviews
Content rating
PEGI 12
1M+
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Content rating
PEGI 12
Moderate Violence
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About this game

Detective Ren Larsen has received a strange request from Carissa: Bring someone back from the afterlife. Bastian has been kidnapped by the shadows and taken to another world, and he must be returned as soon as possible or he will become a shadow forever. The details are scarce, with only two clues to start: a cabin whose location is unknown and a place called Penumbra about which nothing is known. Will the detective be able to bring Bastian back to our world?


Escape from the Shadows is the seventh installment in the Hidden Town series of escape room games. Embark on a thrilling point and click suspense thriller adventure and solve mystery puzzles and riddles trying to escape from the shadow world.

The Dark Dome escape room games can be played in any order, allowing you to discover how the interconnected stories in each chapter unveil the mysteries of Hidden Town. This particular episode intertwines with Haunted Laia and Another Shadow.

- Here’s what you can expect from this horror escape mystery game:

Numerous intricate puzzles and challenging puzzles to unravel in different areas of our world and the shadow world as the detective tries to rescue the characters.

Immerse yourself in a suspenseful and captivating storyline, featuring endearing characters from previous games looking to be rescued.

Marvel at stunning artwork and immerse yourself in the deep soundtrack that enhances the interactive storytelling experience.

An extra challenge awaits: Seek out and find all 9 hidden shadows scattered throughout the entire suspense thriller game. They may be lurking in unexpected places, so keep your eyes peeled.

- Premium Version:
By purchasing the Premium Version of this detective story game, you gain access to a secret scene where you can embark on a parallel story of Hidden Town, full with additional puzzles and riddles. Furthermore, all ads are removed from the escape puzzle game, and you'll have unlimited access to hints without any interruptions.

-How to play horror escape mystery game:
Interact with objects and characters in the environment by simply touching them. Find hidden objects, utilize items from your inventory by combining them or using them on relevant game objects to create new tools that aid your progress. Test your intellect and solve the challenging puzzles and riddles along the way.

Are you ready to confront the unknown and test your courage against the forces of darkness? Download escape the room detective story game now and prepare to embark on the ultimate horror mystery adventure. But beware – once you enter, there's no turning back. Can you escape the nightmare and uncover the truth, or will you become another victim of the haunted house? The choice is yours

"Dive into the enigmatic tales of the Dark Dome escape room games and unravel all their secrets. Hidden Town still holds countless mysteries waiting to be discovered.”

Find out more about Dark Dome at darkdome.com
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Detective Larsen has received an odd request: Bring someone from the afterlife.
Updated on
Aug 2, 2026
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Ratings and reviews

82.3K reviews
Sara Porter
July 28, 2026
Nice little game. The puzzles were just the right side of challenging. Took me about 3 hours to complete the whole thing (including extra paid content). My only critique is that it was short and the story a little one-dimensional as a result, but it's not bad for a quick gaming session. (Played via Play Pass)
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Lucas Austin
May 13, 2026
Amazing game, thoroughly enjoying it so far! I've played for about 2 to 3 hours now and had 0 ads, even with the free version. So I just decided to purchase the premium version for £1.89 approx so I can get the bonus scene at the end. Only had to use 2 hints, the puzzles are a mix of medium difficulty with the odd obscure one that takes longer to figure out. The art is beautiful and the story is captivating. Can't wait to see how it ends!
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bella Siagian
April 12, 2025
I LOVE these games. They're full of mysteries and they're really interesting. It's also really frustrating to see the endings, though... These people are evil fr💀 one thing, though, I think they need better expressions. No spoilers, but if those things happened to me, I would be bawling. Loved every bit of it, though. I recommend the other games too.
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