Underplayed Gems

Shift 87 (2024)

Shift 87 cover
Developer
Pixelsplit
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 210 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You methodically scan sterile environments for subtle oddities under the pressure of reset penalties, creating a quietly unnerving tension that crawls under your skin.

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What players say

Players say Shift 87 is a short anomaly-finding game with atmospheric audio and liminal environments. The anomalies are generally easy to spot, making it less tense than similar games, though players must replay levels to find all 66 anomalies. Some note reused assets from developer Reveil, and opinions split on whether the gameplay feels too repetitive.

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