Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer

A puzzle platformer where walls become paths by inverting space

Fishing Cactus · Released May 29, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 56
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 9 months ago; Jan 23, 2026
Minimum PC: HD6000; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer?

A single-player puzzle platformer set inside a company's brain program that promises happiness. Across more than a hundred levels, you swap solid ground with empty space, use special blocks, and navigate obstacles to reach each exit.

For you if...

+you like combining platforming with spatial problem-solving
+you enjoy monochrome worlds and cyber-noir music

Not for you if...

−you prefer straightforward action over stopping to solve puzzles
−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

80% of 56 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzle design and how new mechanics build on earlier ones. Recent complaints center on repeated crashes shortly after launch, with some players also reporting server connection problems.

Screenshots and trailer

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Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer system requirements

Minimum: HD6000, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or above
Processor: Intel i5 or AMD equivalent
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD6000 series -OR- GeForce GTX 600 (Does not support Intel Integrated Graphics Cards)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: Online connection is required to share and download community levels

Does Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 28
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.

Does Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer 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