Our Narrative

Shadow Jungle's story started in 2018 when three Lviv-based developers came together to make a game that would really stand out from the competition.

The lead game designer, Mykhailo Doroshenko, came up with the original concept for a game in which the protagonist is placed in a world where all other living things—aside from himself—only exist as shadows. At first, this idea seemed overly ambitious, but the motivated team saw its potential.

Five more gifted developers, artists, and writers joined the team in 2020 after two years of developing the prototype. Together, they improved the Shadow Jungle universe, came up with a novel way to communicate with shadow creatures, and crafted a gripping narrative about surviving and solving the mystery of this mysterious realm.

Our studio now has 15 committed professionals who are all working toward the same objective: to develop a distinctive gaming experience that will cause players to reevaluate the significance of light and shadow in our lives and reflect on the nature of reality.

Our Objective

Our goal is to produce games that blend profound philosophical underpinnings with captivating gameplay. In addition to providing players with entertainment, our goal is to inspire them, promote introspection, and expand the gaming industry.

"Games are more than just amusement. It's a journey that has the power to alter your worldview. We're building an entire universe in Shadow Jungle, not just a game, where everyone can find something they enjoy."
— Lead Game Designer Mykhailo Doroshenko

Our Group

Mykhailo Doroshenko

Lead Game Designer

Creator of Shadow Jungle and the studio's founder. Believes in the potential of games as art and has ten years of experience in game development.

Olena Kravchuk

Technical Director

In charge of optimizing and implementing game mechanics technically. Created a special way to communicate with shadow creatures.

Viktor Kovalchuk

Director of Art

In charge of the game's visual aesthetic. Created a special shadow animation method that adds a unique charm to the game.

Sofia Melnyk

Writer

Developed the captivating game's plot and character backstories. Worked on the scripts for a number of well-known Ukrainian films in the past.

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Our Principles

Innovation

To produce a distinctive gaming experience, we are always looking for fresh concepts and methods. We don't hesitate to try new things and go against the grain.

Quality

We pay close attention to every aspect of our game, guaranteeing excellent visuals, fluid animation, and a user-friendly interface.

Genuineness

We incorporate aspects of Ukrainian mythology and folklore into the storyline and design of our games to reflect our Ukrainian identity and culture.

Accountability

We design games that inspire contemplation on significant social and environmental issues in addition to providing entertainment.

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