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Shadows 2: Perfidia

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

Shadows 2: Perfidia is a survival horror game inspired by classics like the Penumbra series and Layers of Fear. Explore a darkened office complex and uncover the truth behind the horrifying events that have befallen its inhabitants.

What works

  • Effective horror atmosphere and sound design
  • Two playable characters with different storylines
  • Randomized item locations increase replayability
  • Good value at discounted price
  • Engaging jump scares and suspense

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive level design with similar office layouts
  • Cheap jump scares can feel overused
  • Technical issues and bugs reported
  • Limited puzzle variety and depth
  • Low-budget graphics and performance hiccups

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Shadows 2: Perfidia: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 25/08/2026