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Shadow Garden

A story-driven co-op horror game: a storm, an empty mansion and a butler who never lets a guest leave.

Role
Game design, programming, level design and live ops
Platform
Roblox · PC, mobile, console
Status
Live on Roblox
Year
2026
Shadow Garden

Overview

Three chapters of exploration, puzzles and chases, played alone or with friends. Voiced narration, cinematic scares and a progression of skins and emotes. Published on Roblox.

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The game

A storm drives the players into an old mansion at the end of an overgrown garden. The lights are on, the door is open, and the house still has a servant. Each chapter mixes exploration, environmental puzzles and chases, and every sound you make can give you away.

What went into it

  • Systems written in roblox-ts with Flamework: an AI enemy that patrols, hears and searches, hiding spots, a battery-limited flashlight and chapter checkpoints.
  • Narration recorded for the story beats and released in several languages.
  • Cinematics built on a deterministic timeline, so every shot plays the same way on every device.
  • Progression and monetisation with skins, emotes, badges and global leaderboards, created through Roblox Open Cloud scripts instead of by hand.
  • Live updates after launch, guided by player retention and feedback.
Contact

Have something in mind?

Tell me what you want to build, roughly when you need it, and any links or references that help. I will reply with questions or a quote.

hello@j4tz.com