Set in a whimsical but eerie town where shadows have minds of their own, players assume the role of a down-on-their-luck investigator who can communicate with the shadows of objects, animals, and even people. Amidst a series of bizarre disappearances, the protagonist must navigate through shadowy alliances and treacherous twists as they solve the case of the missing citizens. As they gather clues from the shadows, players must make choices that will shape the outcome of their investigation, determining who can be trusted and who is hiding secrets behind their own shadows.