Phrase Shift
A word puzzle game with answers hidden in sliding clues
Hyper Hippo Games · Released Nov 30, 2016
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 88% of 52
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 9 years ago
- Jan 3, 2017
What is Phrase Shift?
In this word puzzle game, you move each word in a clue left or right, aligning letters to spell the answer vertically. Puzzles are grouped into categories.
For you if...
- +you enjoy solving crossword-style clues through wordplay
- +you prefer a relaxed pace with optional hints
Not for you if...
- −you want consistently difficult puzzles that test advanced vocabulary
- −you dislike trivia clues that require specific cultural knowledge
What players say
88% of 52 reviews are positive
Players praise the word-sliding mechanic, but some find the clues awkward or misleading. Several also criticize the lack of volume controls and report that the mute setting resets whenever the game starts.
Screenshots and trailer
Phrase Shift system requirements
Minimum: 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Phrase Shift?
The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 60 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0
Does Phrase Shift have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Phrase Shift run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 18
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Phrase 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam