ION Shift

A 2D action platformer where enemy fire becomes your weapon

Electro Soul Games · Released Dec 5, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 141
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Aug 13, 2025
Minimum PC: 1060 GTX; 16 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is ION Shift?

You control an alien trying to survive aboard a spaceship in this 2D action platformer. You navigate sandbox-style combat arenas, using dashes and thrown objects against soldiers, turrets, and laser drones.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast-paced challenges that demand precise execution
+you like violent sci-fi games with pixel graphics

Not for you if...

−you want a story-driven adventure rather than a combat focus
−you prefer forgiving platforming with little trial and error

What players say

87% of 141 reviews are positive

Players praise the demanding combat and stealth sections. Some find the difficulty spikes frustrating, and complaints about controls include inaccurate aiming and awkward keyboard-and-mouse movement during fast platforming.

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ION Shift system requirements

Minimum: 1060 GTX, 16 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8
Processor: Core i5
Graphics: Nvidia 1060 GTX
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 256 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does ION Shift have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does ION Shift run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Russian, Portuguese - Portugal, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does ION Shift 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam