Play Shadows Lie
Carry the lantern. Light the wayshrines. Burn back the dark.
Free on iPhone in the Roam app. Android coming soon.
Play free nowA small knight with a lantern stands at a campfire in a night forest full of glowing flowers. A golden arrow points into the trees, and the quest reads: light the wayshrines, 0 of 2. The shadows do not like light, and you have flares and a sword to prove it. It is one of those top down action adventure games that feels like a fairy tale, and you can carry the lantern for free in the Roam app on iPhone.
Controls in the forest
- Move with the stone joystick on the left.
- Follow the golden arrow toward each wayshrine.
- Tap the sword to fight and the lantern button to use its light.
- Throw a flare to burn back a group of shadow creatures.
- Use the boots button to dash out of danger.
What makes the forest come alive
- A lush night forest with glowing flowers and campfire light
- Wayshrines to light, with a quest counter
- Lantern, flare and sword: light is a weapon
- Three hearts and gems to collect
How it compares to other top down action adventure games
Classic top-down adventures give you a sword and a map. Shadows Lie gives you a lantern too, and makes light the center of the game. The shadow creatures are weak to it, the wayshrines need it, and the forest is dark without it.
Fans of top down adventure games like Zelda will feel at home with the hearts, the sword and the quest arrow.
Gems along the path add a small reason to explore off the arrow.
Tips for lighting the wayshrines
Keep the lantern lit and watch its fuel bar at the top. Darkness is where shadows are strongest.
Save flares for groups. One flare can clear a crowd that would take many sword hits. Follow the golden arrow, but look around on the way for gems.
Start at the campfire and get your bearings: the arrow and the quest counter tell you where to go first.
Who it is for
Players who like light and dark games, atmospheric forests and a clear quest. It is moody but not scary, with stone-framed buttons that suit the fairy-tale look.
Each wayshrine you light is a small victory, and the forest feels a little safer after it.
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Shadows Lie FAQ
Can I play Shadows Lie for free?
Yes. Get the free Roam app on iPhone and Shadows Lie is ready to play.
What do you do in Shadows Lie?
Carry a lantern through a dark forest, follow the golden arrow to light wayshrines, and fight shadow creatures with flares and a sword.
Is it one of the top down action adventure games like Zelda?
It shares the top-down view, hearts, sword and quest goals. Its own twist is the lantern and light-based combat.
How many hearts do you have?
Three, shown at the top left.
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Play Shadows Lie free in the Roam app.