Towaga: Among Shadows, a hand-drawn twin-stick action game for iPhone and iPad, shows as Free on the App Store, and both the Canadian and the US storefronts list a price of zero. New Mobile Life, the site that spotted the offer, puts the usual price at US $2.99 and calls it a limited-time deal.
The game is made by Sunnyside Games, and the listing names Sunnyside SARL as the seller. Apple’s page describes a 641.7 MB download with more than 70 levels, so this is a full game and not a cut-down demo.
Is Towaga: Among Shadows free right now?
Yes. At the time of writing the App Store listing shows the game as Free. Neither Apple’s page nor the tip article gives an end date, so there is no way to tell how long the offer will last. App Store prices can change at any time, so the safe move is to download it now if you want it.
What do you actually play?
Towaga is a twin-stick action game in which you wield light against hordes of shadow creatures. According to the developer, you fight on foot in the jungle and also soar through the skies above the peaks of high temples.
The key points from the listing:
- More than 70 unique levels
- 4 different game modes
- Spells, ability upgrades and new gear to unlock
- Story artifacts that reveal the past of the Az’Kalar
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements
- Support for PlayStation, Xbox and MFi controllers
The boss you work towards is Metnal the Voidmonger and his Legion of Darkness. The developer says the graphics and cinematics are inspired by animated movies and come with an immersive soundtrack. Apple’s App Store editors describe it as a stylish 2D action game about defending temples with spells and large beams of light.
Which devices does it run on?
It runs on iPhone and iPad. Apple’s listing says it needs iOS 13.0 or later, iPadOS 13.0 or later, or visionOS 1.0 or later on Apple Vision. The language list covers English plus 13 more, including French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and both Traditional and Simplified Chinese. The page lists no Android or Windows version.
What is the catch?
No purchase or subscription is mentioned on the page for this offer, but a few things are worth checking before you tap Get:
- No end date is published.
- The game is rated 13+ for frequent cartoon or fantasy violence.
- The developer’s privacy section says usage data may be collected for analytics and app functionality but is not linked to your identity. Apple notes that it has not verified this information.
- The download is large, at 641.7 MB.
How do you get it?
Open the App Store on an iPhone or iPad and search for Towaga: Among Shadows, or open the official listing from Sunnyside Games. Check that the button says Get instead of showing a price, tap it and sign in with your Apple Account if asked. Only use the App Store for this download.
Prices in Canada and the US
In Canada, the App Store listing shows a price of zero in Canadian dollars. Neither Apple’s page nor the tip article states what the game normally costs in Canadian dollars. In the United States, the listing is also free, and New Mobile Life gives the regular price as US $2.99. These are prices at the time of writing and can change at any time.
Who it suits
Fans of twin-stick shooters. With more than 70 levels and 4 modes, there is more here than a quick time killer, and the spells and gear upgrades give a reason to replay.
Players with a controller. The listing says PlayStation, Xbox and MFi controllers work, which suits anyone who finds touch controls tiring over long sessions.
Parents. The 13+ rating for frequent cartoon or fantasy violence means younger children may not be the right audience, so read the listing first.
Who should wait. If your phone is short on space, 641.7 MB is a big ask. Anyone on Android has no version to try according to the listing.
What is still unknown?
The sources do not say when the free offer ends, or what the Canadian price was before it. Nothing in them explains why the game was discounted. The next step is simple: open the official App Store listing for Towaga: Among Shadows, confirm that it still says Get, and download it before the price changes.
