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Shadoworlds is a science fiction role-playing game released in 1993 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed by Teque London Ltd. and published by Krisalis Software Ltd., the game presents a bird's-eye view perspective and incorporates puzzle elements into its core design. It serves as a sequel to an earlier title, Shadowlands, and is set aboard a deserted space station.

Players control a team of four explorers navigating the station to uncover the fate of its missing crew. Progression is structured around real-time exploration, with the player directing the entire party simultaneously, often by setting them into formations for coordinated movement. A central gameplay system involves managing visibility through a feature called Photoscaping, where the environment is largely dark and players must use light sources like flares and torches to illuminate their immediate surroundings. This mechanic directly influences exploration and navigation. Character progression abstracts traditional role-playing statistics, representing attributes with graphical bars instead of numerical values.

The primary objectives involve solving environmental puzzles, engaging in combat with hostile entities, and thoroughly investigating the station's various areas. The gameplay loop integrates these elements, as exploring new sections often requires solving puzzles to proceed or managing light resources to safely navigate dark corridors. Combat and puzzle-solving occur within the same real-time framework as exploration, with the party-based control allowing for tactical positioning during encounters.