Shift 87

Starting at $4.14Buy now

Shift 87 is a first-person observation horror game where players must check special environments for anomalies in three handcrafted levels. With randomly generated runs and a total of 66 anomalies to find, players can expect a unique and exciting experience every time. Remaining calm and accurate in reporting anomalies is paramount to avoid sequence resets and permanent damage from excessive adrenaline or cortisol.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game has a great atmosphere and sound design, creating a creepy and immersive experience.
It offers a fun challenge in spotting anomalies, with a decent number of them to discover across the levels.
The graphics are impressive, and the game runs smoothly, making it enjoyable to play.

The game is very short, with some players completing it in under 30 minutes, leading to a lack of content.
Many anomalies are too easy to spot, reducing the challenge and excitement of the gameplay.
There is little to no story or consequence, making the experience feel shallow and repetitive.

atmosphere
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game excels in creating a unique and immersive creepy atmosphere, distinguishing itself from typical indie horror titles by avoiding generic soundscapes. Players appreciate the effective setting and the engaging experience of spotting anomalies, contributing to a compelling overall ambiance.
- “The game is excellent at creating a creepy atmosphere.”
- “I definitely give points for the atmosphere and setting.”
- “It is atmospheric, and you are not confronted with the generic 'static noise' found in many indie horror games.”
graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features smooth performance and impressive graphics, enhancing the overall experience with its visually appealing design and effective use of horror elements like ghosts and jump scares.
- “A phenomenal anomaly horror game with great ghosts, spooks, and jump scares with superb graphics.”
- “Game runs smooth and has great graphics.”
- “Graphically, it looks nice.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for lacking coherence and depth, with reviewers noting that it fails to present a compelling mystery or a satisfying conclusion.
- “The story makes no sense.”
- “There's no mystery to solve, there's no deeper story, and there's no ending that explains anything.”
gameplay
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique mechanic that requires players to identify and report specific anomalies using a dedicated reporting device, adding an engaging layer of interaction and observation to the experience.
- “It does have a mechanic where you have to report the specific anomaly by looking at it via the reporting device you have.”
stability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and reliability during gameplay.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
replayability
1 mentions
200 % positive mentions
-400 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find replayability in the game through the exploration and discovery of various anomalies, encouraging multiple playthroughs to uncover all hidden elements.
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, keeping the experience fresh.”
- “The different character choices and paths make every run feel unique and engaging.”
- “There's replayability in the form of discovering all of the anomalies.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is criticized for its absence, leading to a lack of engagement and emotional impact, which detracts from the overall experience and sense of consequence within the gameplay.
- “The music is completely forgettable and adds nothing to the overall experience.”
- “There is a lack of variety in the soundtrack, making it feel repetitive and dull.”
- “The sound design is poorly executed, with music that feels out of place and uninspired.”