SCHiM

Isometric puzzle platformer about crossing levels by jumping between shadows

Ewoud van der Werf, Nils Slijkerman · Published by Extra Nice, PLAYISM · Released Jul 18, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 332
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 9 months ago; Dec 17, 2025

What is SCHiM?

In this single-player puzzle platformer, you cross abstract, isometric levels by jumping between shadows and interacting with the scenery. You play as a spirit trying to return to the human it was separated from.

For you if...

+you enjoy relaxed exploration and simple platforming
+you like stylized art and stories told without dialogue

Not for you if...

−you want platforming challenges that change throughout the game
−you need clear guidance through each level

What players say

73% of 332 reviews are positive

Players praise the visual style, relaxed atmosphere, and shadow-jumping concept. Common complaints are that the platforming grows repetitive and that it can be hard to tell where to go next.

Screenshots and trailer

SCHiM system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q6600 2,40 GHz
Graphics: GeForce GTX 650 (1024 MB Ram)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 24
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Cloud saves are not shared across platforms

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Croatian.