Compare Shiftlings prices across trusted key stores and find the best deal. Developed by Sierra. Published by Sierra. Released on 3/3/2015. Available on PC. Genres: Action, Adventure. Metacritic score: 70/100.

A co-op puzzle-platformer where two chubby aliens swap bodies to solve environmental challenges. Charming, quirky, and best played with a friend on the couch.

Shiftlings is a 2D cooperative puzzle-platformer built around a single mechanic: two characters who can swap bodies at will to exploit size differences. One tech stays small and nimble, the other inflates to solve weight-based puzzles and block obstacles. The campaign barrels through colorful, themed worlds with goofy charm and escalating environmental tricks, from ice slides to conveyor belts to launch pads. It's designed as a couch co-op game first, and solo play feels like a compromise you'll tolerate rather than embrace. The puzzles are forgiving enough that frustration rarely builds, but they also rarely spark genuine "aha" moments. What keeps it afloat is the personality: the writing is knowingly absurd, the character animations are exaggerated and fun to watch, and the whole thing moves fast enough that no single level overstays its welcome. If you're hunting for a breezy co-op experience that doesn't demand much brain power from either player, this delivers. If you're solo or looking for real puzzle meat, look elsewhere. Alex, Scout Team

Shiftlings

Shiftlings

Mar 3, 2015Sierra
GamerScout Says

A co-op puzzle-platformer where two chubby aliens swap bodies to solve environmental challenges. Charming, quirky, and best played with a friend on the couch.

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Best for couch co-op fans who want charm and accessibility over puzzle depth.

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About Shiftlings

Shiftlings is a 2D cooperative puzzle-platformer built around a single mechanic: two characters who can swap bodies at will to exploit size differences. One tech stays small and nimble, the other inflates to solve weight-based puzzles and block obstacles. The campaign barrels through colorful, themed worlds with goofy charm and escalating environmental tricks, from ice slides to conveyor belts to launch pads. It's designed as a couch co-op game first, and solo play feels like a compromise you'll tolerate rather than embrace. The puzzles are forgiving enough that frustration rarely builds, but they also rarely spark genuine "aha" moments. What keeps it afloat is the personality: the writing is knowingly absurd, the character animations are exaggerated and fun to watch, and the whole thing moves fast enough that no single level overstays its welcome. If you're hunting for a breezy co-op experience that doesn't demand much brain power from either player, this delivers. If you're solo or looking for real puzzle meat, look elsewhere.

Alex
Alex · Scout Team

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tier:no-steam-matchenriched-from-kinguinLocal Co-opBody Swap MechanicCasual PuzzleCouch Co-op2D Platformer

System Requirements

Minimum

OS
Windows 8, Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz
Memory
1 GB RAM
Graphics
Nvidia Geforce GTS 250 or AMD Radeon HD 3870
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Network
Broadband Inte…

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Metacritic
70

Game Info

Developer
Sierra
Publisher
Sierra
Release Date
Mar 3, 2015

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