Find The Correct Shadow
A free hidden object & spot the difference puzzle that runs in your browser.

The game loads only when you press Play.
About this game
Every round of Find The Correct Shadow comes down to one choice. You are shown a picture and three shadow outlines, and only one of those shadows is a perfect match for it. The other two do not fit, so you have to compare shapes carefully before picking.
What gives it some variety is the choice of three modes. Streak Mode is about consistency: how many correct answers can you give in a row before a mistake ends the run? Timed Mode turns it into a race, counting how many correct shadows you can find before the clock stops. Learning Mode drops the pressure and is meant for practising and improving your visual recognition at a relaxed pace.
The developer describes it as both fun and educational. It is a visual comparison puzzle more than a search: there is nothing hidden in a scene, only a close look at outlines.
How to play
Choose one of the three modes: Streak, Timed or Learning. In each round, look at the picture and the three shadows offered with it. Work out which shadow matches the picture exactly, then click it with the mouse or tap it. In Streak Mode keep your run of correct answers going; in Timed Mode, get as many right as you can.
Controls
Mouse
- Click the matching shadow
Touch
- Tap the matching shadow
Tips
Compare outlines rather than general size. Check protruding parts of the picture, such as limbs, handles or edges, against each shadow in turn, since a wrong option will differ somewhere along the outline. If you are new to it, Learning Mode is the place to practise before attempting a long streak.
Good to know
A shadow-matching puzzle: pick the one silhouette out of three that fits the picture. There are three modes (Streak, Timed and Learning). It uses a portrait frame, 560 wide by 854 tall, and the developer lists mouse clicks and taps.
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