Shadows of the Afterland is a premium indie game developed by Aruma Studios. It is a supernatural point-and-click adventure game that tells the eerie story of a maid named Pilar, whose soul crosses into the afterlife carrying the memories of Carolina, a future police officer who has not yet been born.

Haunting mystery in 1960s Madrid

Set in Madrid in 1960, Shadows of the Afterland puts you into a haunting mystery: after a maid named Pilar dies under mysterious circumstances, her soul arrives in the afterlife bearing the memories of Carolina. Your goal is to uncover the truth behind this soul’s fragmented identity.

Using unique mechanics like character possession, this adventure game features various playable characters that you can control. Additionally, you also have the ability to use magical powers to solve puzzles and unravel the narrative. However, it is relatively short compared with other narrative adventure games.

Short but engaging indie narrative

Shadows of the Afterland is a compelling supernatural point-and-click adventure that blends mystery, identity, and the afterlife into a haunting narrative set in 1960s Madrid. With possession mechanics and magical puzzle-solving, it delivers an atmospheric experience, though its relatively short length may leave some players wanting more depth.