Set in a surreal, dreamlike city where shadows have minds of their own, players assume the role of a quirky detective named Rex Ink. Tasked with uncovering the truth behind the disappearing shadows of the city's inhabitants, Rex must navigate through bizarre locales filled with eccentric characters and puzzling scenarios. Players can converse with the shadows, solve mind-bending challenges, and uncover dark secrets that intertwine their own fate with that of the city's. Each decision shapes the development of both Rex's personality and the outcome of the investigation, leading to multiple possible endings.