Swapshot (2023)

Developer: Naoka Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

Playing Swapshot feels like carefully aiming and swapping positions with teleportation boxes to navigate tricky 2D platforming puzzles.

casualchallengingpuzzleprecision platformingstrategicretro pixel graphicsfamily friendlysingleplayer

What players say

Players enjoy the clever teleportation mechanic where you swap places with boxes. The game is short and cheap, finishing in about an hour across 35 levels. Difficulty is low but uneven, with some reviewers finding later levels easier. A few report controller support problems on Steam Deck.

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