Shadobirds

• Tap, hold and swipe on phones and tablets
• Mouse or trackpad on a computer; arrow keys or WASD where the game asks for movement
• Press Escape or the exit button to leave the full-screen player

1. 1Press Play and wait for the first prompt. The game will highlight or animate the thing to tap first.
2. 2Tap, drag or swipe as the game shows. There are rarely more than one or two kinds of action.
3. 3Listen for the happy sound or watch for stars, which confirm a correct move.
4. 4When a stage finishes, tap the next arrow. Replaying a stage is fine and often fun.

• Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
• Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
• Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
• Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
• Listed under Kids

Children get a sense of achievement from Shadobirds without pressure or frustration. It is free and runs in the browser, with nothing to download and no account, so a parent can open it on any device in seconds and close it just as fast when it is time to stop.

Suits preschool and early primary children, roughly three to seven. Parents and carers can sit alongside, and the simple controls mean little explanation is needed before a child can take over.

What does my child need to do in Shadobirds?

Follow the on-screen prompts. The game points at what to tap and rewards each correct action. Most stages have one simple goal.

Is it free?

Yes. Every game on this site is free to play in the browser, with no download, no account and nothing to buy.

Will it work on a phone?

Yes, though a tablet is easier for small fingers. Everything is tap and drag, so no keyboard is required.