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Shift Happens

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First release
Feb 22, 2017
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Platform, Puzzle · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Shift Happens is a co-op platformer for two people. You control Bismo and Plom, who are connected by accident. They share a common mass and can shift it at any time. At the push of a button you change size and strength, affecting yourself and your partner. The mechanic links you and forces you to cooperate and communicate.

Also known as Shift Happens.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 22, 2017
Xbox One
Feb 22, 2017
PlayStation 4
Mar 09, 2017
All 4 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Oct 10, 2018
Age ratings
PEGI 3ESRB E
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
online co-op, couch co-op, local co-op

At a Glance

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70
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 3,304 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 29 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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