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About Tandem: A Tale of Shadows
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows redefines the puzzle platformer genre with a unique gameplay and exceptional aesthetics. Help Emma and the teddy bear Fenton solve the mystery of the disappearance of the famous magician Thomas Kane. Players will alternate between Emma’s top-down view and Fenton’s horizontal side-scroller view, using the former’s lantern to cast shadows the teddy bear can cross. In turn, the latter can activate switches that may be out of view.
Release Date
Sep 25, 2021
Developer
Monochrome Paris
Publisher
Hatinh Interactive
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Tandem: A Tale of Shadows FAQ & buying guide

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Is Tandem: A Tale of Shadows worth buying?

Steam
91.67% positive
'Very Positive', 228 reviews
Metacritic
73
Critics (IGDB)
75/100
6 critics

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What is Tandem: A Tale of Shadows about?

Thomas Kane, a famous kid, has mysteriously disappeared. Forsaken by Scotland Yard, Emma and her faithful teddy bear Fenton decide to resume the investigation. They will rummage The Kane family mansion from top to botton as the place is now shadowy and spooky, deserted by the desperate parents. Will she uncover the truth in time? Each of the game’s chapters will introduce fans to new mechanics they must master if they hope to defeat the horrifying monstrosities that await them. As players sink into Tandem’s five strange worlds, they’ll stitch together answers surrounding the vanishment of the Kane family and shed light on the title’s dauntless heroes.

IndiePuzzle-PlatformerPuzzlePlatformerFemale ProtagonistTop-DownSingleplayerAction

Game modes: Single player

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Right now the lowest price for Tandem: A Tale of Shadows we're tracking is $1.04 at Kinguin — 90% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Tandem: A Tale of Shadows has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Tandem: A Tale of Shadows is $1.04 at Kinguin on June 4, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Tandem: A Tale of Shadows worth buying?

92% of 228 Steam user reviews for Tandem: A Tale of Shadows are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 73.

When was Tandem: A Tale of Shadows released?

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows released on September 25, 2021, developed by Monochrome Paris and published by Hatinh Interactive.

What platforms is Tandem: A Tale of Shadows available on?

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows is available on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Tandem: A Tale of Shadows?

The cheapest Tandem: A Tale of Shadows price right now is $1.04 at Kinguin, 90% below the Steam price.

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All-time low: $1.04 at Kinguin on Jun 4, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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