Welcome to the Shadowed World
In Shadowed.World, you are a Shadow, part of a collective effort to build a new world. Each puzzle you solve adds a cube to the Shadowed World. Our goal is to reach 6,307,840 cubes - which requires exactly 4,096 Shadows to each contribute 1,540 cubes.
Begin Your Journey
Core Concepts
Shadowed.World is a collaborative puzzle experience where each participant is a Shadow, working to build the world one cube at a time.
The game is collaborative - everyone contributes to the same world
Each solved puzzle adds a cube to the Shadowed World
The world will be complete when 4,096 Shadows solve all 1,540 puzzles
Your progress is tracked in the "MY STATS" section
Overall progress is shown in the "PROGRESS" section
The Grid System
Puzzles in Shadowed.World are arranged in a grid that changes shape as you progress through layers.
Layer 1 (CORE) has a 20×20 grid with 400 puzzles
Each subsequent layer has a smaller grid, creating a pyramid-like structure
Layer 10 (FREEDOM) is the smallest with only a 2×2 grid (4 puzzles)
Each puzzle you solve adds a cube to the grid visualization
Progress through all 10 layers to complete your journey
Discord Community
Connect with other Shadows, get help with puzzles, and stay updated on game developments.
Join our active Discord community to collaborate with other players
Link your Shadowed.World account with Discord for enhanced profile features
Display your Discord avatar in-game and see which community members are online
Share your puzzle-solving activity with the Discord community
Get real-time updates when other players solve puzzles
Receive daily statistics about game progress
Get optional hints for challenging puzzles
Discuss strategies and theories about the narrative
Receive announcements about game updates and events
Find a team for collaborative puzzles in higher layers
Puzzle Types & Complexity
The puzzles increase in complexity and difficulty as you progress through layers, challenging different forms of thinking and problem-solving abilities:
Layer One (Core) - Simple one-word answers to get you started
Word Puzzles - Anagrams, wordplay, and linguistic challenges
Visual Puzzles - Rebuses, images, and pattern recognition
Logic Puzzles - Deduction, reasoning, and step-by-step solutions
Collaborative Puzzles - Later layers may require teamwork
Location-Based Puzzles - Some advanced challenges may involve real-world locations
The Narrative
There is a deep narrative woven throughout the game. The story is already written and planned, unfolding as you progress through the layers and puzzles.
The game is part puzzle game, part treasure hunt, and part ARG (Alternate Reality Game)
The Lore section reveals story elements as you solve certain puzzles
Pay attention to connections between puzzles - they may contain narrative clues
The story will evolve over time as the community progresses
Some puzzles may require collaboration to fully understand the narrative
Account Management
Your Shadowed.World profile is customizable and stores your progress across sessions.
Use the profile menu to customize your avatar with colors and icons
Link your Discord account to display your Discord avatar in-game
Your puzzle progress is automatically saved to your account
Showcase your badges to display your achievements
Check release notes for new features and updates
Connect to our Discord community for collaboration and hints
Badges & Achievements
As you progress through Shadowed.World, you'll earn badges that recognize your achievements.
Achievement Badges
First Steps - Earned when you solve your first puzzle
Explorer - Awarded for solving 10 puzzles
Puzzle Enthusiast - Earned after solving 50 puzzles
Puzzle Master - Recognizes those who have solved 100 puzzles
Grid Conqueror - A prestigious badge for solving 500 puzzles
Streak Badges
Perfect Streak - Solve 10 puzzles in a row without mistakes
Unstoppable - Maintain a streak of 25 correct solutions
Flawless Logic - The ultimate streak badge for 50 consecutive correct answers
Layer Completion
Each layer you complete awards a special completion badge
Layer badges become increasingly rare as fewer players reach the higher layers
Collect and showcase your favorite badges in your profile
Tips & Strategies
Here are some tips to help you on your puzzle-solving journey:
Getting Started
Start with the puzzles at the center of the grid - they're designed to be more accessible
Puzzles get progressively harder as you move outward from the center
Each solved puzzle unlocks adjacent puzzles, gradually revealing the entire grid
Hover over solved puzzles to see their number and solution
The "Cubes Added" section shows which other Shadows are active
Check your "My Stats" section under the map to track your progress
Puzzle Strategies
For word puzzles, consider alternate meanings, spelling, and wordplay
Visual puzzles often contain hidden details - zoom in and examine carefully
Some puzzles require basic knowledge of history, science, or culture
Try typing the first thing that comes to mind - sometimes the simplest answer is correct
Pay attention to puzzle numbers and positions - they may be relevant to the solution
Look for patterns between solved puzzles and new ones
Advanced Techniques
Keep a notebook for tracking patterns, clues, and partial solutions
For more complex puzzles, try breaking them down into smaller parts
Certain puzzles may be connected to each other thematically
Revisit the Lore section regularly - it may provide context for puzzles
Later layers may require collaboration with other Shadows
Some puzzles have multiple valid interpretations - if your first approach fails, try another angle
