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title: "Nine Shadows"
url: "https://aigamehub.app/en/games/nine-shadows-your-dead-selves-become-your-army-free-browser--336889"
source: "https://www.reddit.com/r/IndieGaming/comments/1x454gv/nine_shadows_your_dead_selves_become_your_army"
source_type: "reddit"
play_url: "https://michele0318.itch.io/nine-shadows-demo"
platform: "desktop"
login_required: false
pricing: "free"
origin: "original"
ai_tools: []
game_languages: ["en"]
author: "Fast_Opinion_657"
author_handle: "Fast_Opinion_657"
category: "Action"
categories: ["action", "casual"]
tags: ["browser demo", "ninja", "roguelite", "solo developer", "survivors-like", "yokai"]
added: "2026-10-16T17:13:42.314Z"
updated: "2026-10-16T17:13:42.315Z"
locale: "en"
content_locale: "en"
---

# Nine Shadows

Nine Shadows is a 2D yokai survivors-like in development. You have nine lives each night, and every death leaves a shadow that replays your previous run, following the route you took and fighting with the weapons you had; as you lose lives your past selves become allies, so your path shapes the army you bring to the boss.

## Description

A free browser demo of Nine Shadows, a 2D yokai survivors-like by a solo developer. Each night you have nine lives: when you die, a shadow of your previous life replays your movements and fights with the weapons you were carrying. The more lives you lose, the more past selves join you, so the route you take shapes the force you lead into the boss fight. The demo covers the first two lands and three playable characters. Move with WASD or the arrow keys, use Space for Kuji-kiri and Esc to pause. The full game is still in development.

## Original post

Nine Shadows: your dead selves become your army — free browser demo, looking for feedback

Playable Link: https://michele0318.itch.io/nine-shadows-demo Platform: Web browser (PC) Description: Hi! I am the solo developer of Nine Shadows, a 2D yokai survivors-like in development. You have nine lives each night. Every death leaves a shadow that replays your previous life, following the movements you made and fighting with the weapons you had. As you lose lives, your past selves become allies, so the route you take can shape the army you bring to the boss. This free browser demo introduces the first two lands and three playable characters. Move with WASD or the arrow keys, use Space for Kuji-kiri, and press Esc to pause. The game includes cute ninja and yokai designs alongside more threatening bosses. Some artwork and production use AI assistance. I am looking for honest playtest feedback: are the first three minutes clear? Do the replaying shadows feel helpful or confusing? Where did you first lose a life? Please mention your browser if you encounter a bug. Free to Play Status: Free development demo; the full game is still in development. Involvement: Solo developer. Optional development links: Discord: https://discord.gg/MgEGCw9p39 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nineshadow/nine-shadows-every-death-recruits-an-ally   submitted by   /u/Fast_Opinion_657   to   r/IndieGaming [link]   [comments]