Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer

Buy83%

Very Positive · 83 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

Fishing Cactus · Indie · May 30, 2018

Player review score
83%
Very Positive
Price
$19.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
28
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
10
Full audio1 of 10
Subtitles10 of 10

Should I buy Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 8 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Story: 13 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Bugs: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Crashes: 3 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 83 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 41 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise13% are divided37% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
16 of 41 sampled reviews raised it
Progression is carefully paced, introducing new elements gradually before layering them into complex combinations.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
8 of 41 sampled reviews raised it
These elements steadily raise the difficulty and force players to think beyond simple inversion, often requiring multiple steps of planning and experimentation before a solution becomes clear.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
6 of 41 sampled reviews raised it
A stark monochrome palette dominates the environments, but it is layered with subtle textures, bold geometry, and sharp contrasts that perfectly reflect the cyber-noir theme.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 41 sampled reviews raised it
Combined with its atmospheric electronic soundtrack, the game immerses players in a world that feels both clinical and unsettling.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay16 reviews
Difficulty8 reviews
Graphics6 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface
80% still recommend
Players complain
Story
92% still recommend
Bugs
100% still recommend
Crashes
0% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Includes level editor
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$19.99

The lowest we've tracked is $3.99.

7 points recordedtoday · $19.99

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