2D Educational Matching Game for Kids

About the Game

Shadow Matching is a 2D educational game designed for early childhood players, focused on teaching object recognition through visual matching and audio reinforcement. Players match colorful objects to their corresponding silhouettes, receiving immediate feedback to reinforce learning.

Core Gameplay Loop

Observe the object → Match it with the correct silhouette → Progress to the next challenge.

Level Design & Progression

Levels are intentionally designed to minimize cognitive load, using clear visual separation, simple layouts, and consistent interactions.

Controls

Tap/click to select and match objects

Developer Notes

This project was created as a level design and educational game design prototype, with a primary focus on learning progression, readability, and early-player onboarding.

The goal was to explore how level structure, feedback timing, and visual simplicity can improve comprehension and reduce frustration for young players.