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Shift Happens

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Shift Happens

Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels.

Co-op Online Co-Op Local Co-Op Puzzle-Platformer Local Multiplayer
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78.8% positive
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The two jello jelly creatures Bismo and Plom got connected in a tragic yet funny accident and thus can exchange their size and abilities at will. Welcome to the world of Shift Happens - the only game out there which doesn't take a closer look at the body mass index and where players are actually forced to work togehter (and occasionally stab each other in the back).

Experience thrilling adventures in four totally different worlds:
  • Explore a freaked out laboratory where Bismo and Plom had their accident!
  • Uncover the secrets of the overgrown green forests...
  • ... and survive the dry canyons where a deadly wind awaits you...
  • ... just to prepare you for the bitingly cold caves!

The twist: Shift Happens is pure fun for solo players, yet its full potential can only be experienced together. Play it with your best friend while hanging around on a couch enjoying a pizza. Together you can solve puzzles and fight over precious coins. Coordination and communication are key to a successful journey. We recommend using gamepads for maximum enjoyability™.

The game also features a singleplayer mode with different level content. Although the game is primarily meant to be played by two people, you can play the completely different singleplayer levels without another person.


The game features all the good things you should expect from a co-op platformer:
  • Over 40 levels of handcrafted fun
  • Local and online co-op gameplay
  • Extra challenges/rewards in the levels for completionists and explorers
  • More than 30 different levels designed for the singleplayer mode
  • 8 unlockable bonuslevels (4 single- & 4 multiplayer)
  • Achievements
  • And timechallenges for each level

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Patch: Shift Happens v1.1 and 20% off! Now Available on Steam - Shift Happens Shift Happens is officially AVAILABLE!!
System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista
  • Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 N930 2GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Mobility Radeon HD 5650
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 9 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel i5-4460 3.2GHz / AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 9 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
USK rating
0
Brazilian rating
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Achievements
31
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Languages
English, German, Russian, French, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Thai
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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macOS: unknown
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verified
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (9)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoNo
GermanYesNoNo
RussianYesNoNo
FrenchYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesNoNo
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoNo
Traditional ChineseYesNoNo
Simplified ChineseYesNoNo
ThaiYesNoNo
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Buy Verdict

Buy — $1.59.

Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.

▲ ~48 days until next sale

Value Score

Great Value — 84th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 84th percentile. Priced as Budget at $1.59.

▲ Budget pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 60%
Value Ratio Top 16%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shift Happens worth buying right now?
Buy — $1.59. Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.
When does Shift Happens go on sale?
Excellent deal! This matches the historical low price with 90% off.
Is Shift Happens free to play?
Shift Happens costs $1.59 on Steam.
What genre is Shift Happens?
Shift Happens is a Action, Indie game.
Who developed Shift Happens?
Shift Happens was developed by Klonk Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
What platforms does Shift Happens support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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