Shady Cats

Shady Cats is a retro-style puzzle platformer starring Shady, a ghost cat with a special ability to transform into a shadow. Explore mysterious rooms, interact with unusual contraptions, and use light to reach places that ordinary movement cannot access. With its classic pixel-art visuals and creative puzzle mechanics, the game challenges you to think carefully and experiment with your surroundings.

How to Play Shady Cats

Guide Shady through each room and find a way to reach the exit. The cat cannot jump normally, so you must use its shadow ability to travel along illuminated walls and move vertically or horizontally through the environment. Pay attention to light sources and their direction, as they determine where your shadow can move.

Solve environmental puzzles by pushing crates, activating switches, using conveyor belts, and manipulating mirrors to redirect light. Each new area introduces obstacles that require you to combine these mechanics in different ways. Study the layout, experiment with objects, and find the correct path through every room to complete the adventure.

Controls

• Arrow Keys – Move the cat left or right and navigate vertically when in shadow form.
• W, A, S, D – Alternative movement controls, depending on the version.
• Movement Keys – Guide the shadow along illuminated surfaces and navigate obstacles.