ShadowTimer – A Torch Burns. Time Dies.
ShadowTimer is a dark, atmospheric torch timer built for tabletop role-playing games where time matters and light is life.
Inspired by the Shadowdark RPG and old-school dungeon crawling, ShadowTimer replaces abstract turn counting with a living, burning torch. When the flame goes out, consequences follow.
No accounts.
No cloud sync.
No distractions.
Just fire, time, and tension.
🔥 Core Features
Single Torch Mode
Run a single torch with a vivid animated flame
Ignite, pause, resume, or extinguish at any time
Set custom durations from minutes to hours
Time continues accurately even if the app is closed
Optional sound effects, haptics, and spoken warnings
🕯️ Designed for the Table
ShadowTimer is built to sit on the table, not demand attention.
Optional Keep Screen On mode
Clear, high-contrast visuals for low-light rooms
Readable text scaling for phones and tablets
Minimal UI — no clutter, no popups
Works offline, forever
🎵 Audio & Feedback
Atmospheric fire and interaction sounds
Adjustable volume or full mute
Optional vibration feedback
Two font modes:
ShadowFont (immersive, atmospheric)
EasyReader (clean, readable)
(Settings and Instructions always remain readable.)
⚔️ Built for OSR Play
ShadowTimer is ideal for:
Shadowdark RPG
Old-School Essentials
Dungeon crawls and hexcrawls
Exploration-focused play
Light-as-resource systems
Any game where time pressure matters
No XP trackers.
No character sheets.
Just the clock, the flame, and what happens when it dies.
🛠️ Privacy & Philosophy
No accounts
No ads
No analytics
No internet required
All data stored locally on your device
ShadowTimer is a tool, not a service.
Light the torch.
Hear it crackle.
Watch the flame shrink.
When it goes out…
something happens.