Shadow Chase – Tag or Outlast
Shadow Chase is local tag on one keyboard. Player 1 steers the blue hunter with WASD; Player 2 steers the slightly faster green runner with the arrow keys. Touch the runner to bank a tag—three tags win—or keep away until the sixty-second clock hits zero and the runner takes the match.
Updated 2026-08-03 · two-player
About this game
After each tag both players snap back to opposite sides with a short cooldown flash so you cannot chain contact instantly. The arena is open grid space: cut angles, feint turns, and spend the runner’s speed edge. Press R anytime to restart the sixty-second hunt.
Controls
| Player | Keys |
|---|---|
| Player 1 (hunter) | W A S D |
| Player 2 (runner) | Arrow keys |
| Both | R = restart · First to 3 tags or survive 60s |
Common use cases
- Play predator-and-prey tag without leaving one laptop.
- Practice baiting the hunter into overcommits before the clock expires.
- Settle a short local duel that ends on tags or time, not scores alone.
Tips
- Runner: you are a bit faster—use wide arcs instead of straight lines into corners.
- Hunter: close the gap on the cooldown flash, then commit when the runner turns.
FAQ
How does the hunter win in Shadow Chase?
Land three tags before time runs out. Each touch after cooldown counts as one tag.
How does the runner win in Shadow Chase?
Avoid tags for the full sixty seconds. If the clock hits zero with fewer than three tags, the runner wins.
Is Shadow Chase online multiplayer?
No. Hunter and runner share one keyboard on the same device.
Can I play Shadow Chase on mobile?
This version needs WASD and arrow keys on a desktop or laptop keyboard.