In 'Whose Shadow Is This, Anyway?', players assume the role of Alex, an amateur detective who wakes up to discover that a sinister shadow has inexplicably detached from its owner — a local recluse known for his eerie reputation. Your mission involves unraveling a web of secrets as you traverse through surreal dreamscapes and delusional realities, encountering strange characters who may be allies or foes. The shadow appears to be a sentient being, leading you on a wild chase across time and consciousness, all while exposing the darker truths of human nature. Players must solve mind-bending puzzles, read between the lines of haunting dialogues, and make choices that affect both their fate and the fate of the shadow itself.