In a world where shadows have minds of their own, you play as Nox, a struggling artist who discovers that his shadow, named Shad, has developed a personality and a desire to break free from his confines. As Nox, you must navigate a thrilling plot that leads you through a city teeming with shadowy secrets, rival artists, and a looming shadow-dictatorship intent on controlling the minds of all shadows. Choose dialogue options to affect your relationship with Shad, forge alliances with other sentient shadows, and confront the possibility of losing your own identity as your shadow grows bolder in its pursuits.