SCHiM (2024)

Developer: Ewoud van der Werf, Nils Slijkerman
Publisher: Extra Nice, PLAYISM
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 330 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, meditative shadow-hopping journey through quaint, minimalist dioramas that feel like a calm daydream.

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What players say

Players admire the shadow-jumping concept and the minimalist art style, but many find the game tedious and too long. Split on execution: some call it a cozy puzzler, others say confusing dead ends and uneven difficulty hurt the experience.

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