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Shifter

Explore this strange world using portals to shift between the light and dark dimensions. Navigate the world, transforming it as you progress. Illuminate the void to reveal what has been abandoned in the shadows. And remember, don't linger in the darkness...

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Developer
Stolen Portals
Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Release
August 16, 2024
1 year and 351 days ago
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Positive26 reviews92.3%

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About the Game



In Shifter, you enter a mysterious world filled with ruins. Explore this strange world using portals to shift between the light and dark dimensions. Navigate the world, transforming it as you progress. Illuminate the void to reveal what has been abandoned in the shadows. And remember, don't linger in the darkness...



  • Mind and world bending puzzles.
  • Stylized and warped monochromatic graphics.
  • Eerie, atmospheric soundtrack.



This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.
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