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The Swapper

Sci-fi puzzle platformer built around clones and body swapping

Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano · Published by Facepalm Games · Released May 30, 2013

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 7,585
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 11 in 30 days
Players
1
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
May 28, 2025
Minimum PC
HD4800
1 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 87/100 (critic reviews)

What is The Swapper?

A single-player, 2D puzzle platformer set in an isolated sci-fi environment. You create clones and shift your consciousness between them to solve environmental puzzles, while the story raises questions about identity and the mind.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy puzzles built around cloning and switching bodies
  • +you like philosophical sci-fi stories about consciousness
  • +you appreciate clay-modeled art and isolated settings

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action over solving puzzles room after room
  • −you dislike puzzles that require careful positioning and timing
  • −you get frustrated when puzzle difficulty rises sharply

What players say

94% of 7,585 reviews are positive · 90% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the clone-swapping puzzles, clay-modeled visuals, atmosphere, and philosophical story. Some complain that later puzzles become difficult or fiddly, and that the puzzle-solving grows repetitive.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Swapper system requirements

Minimum: HD4800, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP3 or later, 64/32bit
Processor
Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
Graphics
GeForce® 8800 or Radeon® HD4800 series, 512 MB of memory, OpenGL 3.0 support required
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB HD space
Notes
Intel HD Graphics are not officially supported. But if you've got yourself a 3000 or better then there is a reasonable chance it will mostly/sorta work. No promises, but we've been working hard on it, at any rate.

Does The Swapper have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does The Swapper run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
10
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does The Swapper use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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