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The Shift

HTY · May 22, 2025

The Shift is a first-person 3D psychological horror game where you play as a night shift cashier in an isolated gas station, performing routine tasks while uncovering disturbing, unexplained events.

Psychological Horror Thriller Atmospheric Mystery Horror
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The Shift is a first-person psychological horror game with retro-inspired VHS/PSX-style graphics. Set in a remote gas station during the dead of night, you take on the role of a night shift cashier performing routine tasks. Through immersive environmental storytelling and a slow-building sense of dread, the game pulls you into a disturbing mystery that unfolds over time.

Gameplay Mechanics

The Shift blends routine simulation with psychological horror through a set of tightly integrated gameplay systems. The core mechanics revolve around performing time-based shift tasks, managing environmental interactions, and reacting to emergent horror events.

Key Features

  • Retro VHS/PSX Visual Style

  • Atmospheric Psychological Horror

  • Dynamic Task System

  • Interactive NPCs

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670 | AMD Ryzen5 1600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660Ti 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
HTY
Brazilian rating
12
Steam Germany rating
16
Features
Single-player, Camera Comfort, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Family Sharing
Languages
English
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $2.00.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

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Value Score

Great Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Market at $2.00.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Shift worth buying right now?
Watch — $2.00. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does The Shift go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is The Shift free to play?
The Shift costs $2.00 on Steam.
What genre is The Shift?
The Shift is a Indie, Simulation game.
Who developed The Shift?
The Shift was developed by HTY and published by HTY.
What platforms does The Shift support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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