CODE SHIFTER

2D action platformer with transformations into Arc System Works characters

LAND HO! Co., Ltd. · Published by Arc System Works · Released Jan 29, 2020

Reviews: Mixed; 45% of 56
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; May 23, 2019
Minimum PC: 7800GT; 4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is CODE SHIFTER?

This 2D action platformer follows programmer Stella and her avatar Sera as they fix bugs threatening a game's launch. You explore stages and transform into crossover characters to progress. A separate brawl mode supports up to four players.

For you if...

+you enjoy hunting for additional characters to unlock

Not for you if...

−you primarily want a dedicated competitive fighting game

What players say

45% of 56 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel-art character sprites and retro arrangements of familiar themes. Common complaints focus on basic combat and platforming, along with repetitive level design.

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CODE SHIFTER system requirements

Minimum: 7800GT, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit OS)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 7800GT
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does CODE SHIFTER have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen; PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does CODE SHIFTER 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: 28
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean.

Does CODE SHIFTER 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