- July 18, 2024
- Nils Slijkerman
SCHiM
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About SCHiM
SCHiM is a single player casual platformer game with a kids theme. It was developed by Nils Slijkerman and was released on July 18, 2024. It received negative reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.
SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a relaxing and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light, shadow & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM.











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Reviews
- The game features a unique and charming concept of jumping from shadow to shadow, which is creatively executed throughout various levels.
- The art style and sound design are exceptional, creating a relaxing and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- The game tells a heartfelt story through visual storytelling, capturing the essence of growing up and the emotional journey of the characters.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with many levels feeling similar and some mechanics not fully explored.
- The pacing is inconsistent, with some levels being overly long while others are too short, leading to a disjointed experience.
- The game is considered overpriced for its length and content, which may deter potential players from purchasing it at full price.
story
90 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in the game is generally described as cute and heartwarming, focusing on themes of mental health and the journey of a shadow trying to reunite with its human. However, many reviewers feel that the narrative is overly simplistic, repetitive, and sometimes confusing, with a lack of depth that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the unique visual storytelling and emotional moments, others criticize the pacing and execution, suggesting that the story could have been more engaging if presented in a more concise format.
“Schim’s story is about a person who tripped over one day and lost his shadow; you then play as his shadow gremlin trying to find his human, and it’s so much fun and relaxing.”
“With its minimalistic style, touching story, and unique gameplay mechanics, Schim knows how to captivate you.”
“The scenes are lovely, the sad storytelling is incredibly well done with no text or voiceover, and the exploration is a ton of fun.”
“There doesn't seem to be a solid theme or story going.”
“The story drags on for too long, and can be very frustrating.”
“The plot is alright, and honestly I had no idea that it would jump straight to the adult life crisis segment, not to mention, the entire cat and mouse routine with the owner of our shadow, and the shadow itself, got annoying after the first 30 minutes of the chase.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
SCHiM is a casual platformer game with kids theme. Common tags for SCHiM include indie, exploration, gaming, family friendly, relaxing and others.
SCHiM is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.
SCHiM was released on July 18, 2024.
SCHiM was developed by Nils Slijkerman.
SCHiM has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked SCHiM for its story but disliked it for its replayability.
SCHiM is a single player game.
Similar games include Hue, The Pedestrian, Planet of Lana, COCOON, Path of Giants and others.












