Shifter overview

Overview

Shifter comes from Monkey Tale Games and is published by Monkey Tale Games. It arrived on Steam on Feb 27, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Shifter's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 10 October 2026 - 07:34:19 UTC, with a tracked peak near 3. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 92% positive across 37 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Shifter is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Shifter has sold up to 1,986 units and has recommendation data pending. Revenue data is not available for this game yet. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Shifter overview details

Shifter combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Shifter is a minimalist and atmospheric puzzle experience that will challenge your spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. In this unique puzzle-box adventure, you control a shifting square that moves continuously in a chosen direction until it hits an obstacle. Your goal? Find the perfect path to the exit. With 60 handcrafted levels spread across six distinct zones , Shifter introduces a variety of mechanics that keep gameplay fresh and engaging. Navigate through teleporters, activate moving walls, avoid deadly spikes, and discover even more surprises along the way. Each zone presents new challenges, encouraging players to think ahead, experiment, and refine their strategy. 🔹 Minimalist Aesthetic – A clean and atmospheric design that keeps the focus on the puzzles. 🔹 Unique Puzzle Mechanics – Master teleporters, shifting walls, spikes, and more. 🔹 60 Handcrafted Levels – A carefully curated difficulty curve with satisfying solutions. 🔹 Relaxing Yet Challenging – No timers, no pressure—just pure puzzle-solving satisfaction. 🔹 Immersive Sound Design – A subtle, atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the experience. If you love clever puzzle games that require foresight and experimentation, Shifter will keep you thinking from start to finish. Can you find the right path through every level and escape the puzzle box?

SteamPulse editorial summary

Shifter is listed as a game with Free to play. It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Casual, Indie, Strategy, and Free To Play. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 10 October 2026 - 07:34:19 UTC, a tracked peak of 3, and 92% positive reviews.

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