Shift Quantum

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App ID	700520
App Type	Game
Store Name	Shift Quantum - A Cyber Noir Puzzle Platformer
Developer	Fishing Cactus
Publisher	Fishing Cactus
Franchise	Shift
Supported Systems	Windows
Technologies	Unreal Engine
Last Changenumber	31527130
Last Record Update	7 October 2025 – 13:06:58 UTC ()
Release Date	30 May 2018 – 00:54:54 UTC ()

❓ 77.84%

76 reviews

In-Game

Shift Quantum is a brain-busting platformer using a unique mechanic called SHIFTING, a way to twist your environment and invert space around you. Bend your mind to reach the exit of each level and unveil the secrets of a strange program. Extend the experience, create and share your own levels.

Additional Information

Developer

Fishing Cactus

metacritic_name

Shift Quantum

controller_support

full

community_visible_stats

Yes

ReleaseState

released

Publisher

Fishing Cactus

Store Release Date

30 May 2018 – 07:00:00 UTC ()

osarch

empty string

community_hub_visible

Yes

Social Media

https://x.com/ShiftQuantum

Primary Genre

Indie (23)

Store Genres

Action (1), Adventure (25), Indie (23)

Steam Release Date

30 May 2018 – 00:54:54 UTC ()

Original Release Date

30 May 2018 – 07:00:00 UTC () (1527663600)

Store Asset Modification Time

2 November 2022 – 11:29:02 UTC () (1667388542)

library_assets

library_capsule	en
library_hero	en
library_logo	en
logo_position ↴
pinned_position	BottomLeft
width_pct	28.87981330221703
height_pct	48.48017098076466

review_score

review_percentage

Detected Technologies (?)

Unreal Engine, NVIDIA_APEX SDK, NVIDIA_Nsight_Aftermath SDK, NVIDIA_PhysX SDK, NvCloth SDK, Ogg SDK, Vorbis SDK

Steam Deck Compatibility

Steam Deck:
Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
SteamOS:
This game runs successfully on SteamOS
Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
category: Playable
steamos_compatibility: Compatible
test_timestamp: 14 February 2023 – 00:00:00 UTC
tested_build_id: 3800237

configuration:

supported_input	gamepad
requires_manual_keyboard_invoke	0
requires_non_controller_launcher_nav	0
primary_player_is_controller_slot_0	1
non_deck_display_glyphs	0
small_text	1
requires_internet_for_setup	0
requires_internet_for_singleplayer	0
recommended_runtime	proton-7.0-5
requires_h264	0
requires_voice_files	0
gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported	0
hdr_support	0

First seen on SteamDB

17 August 2017 – 07:12:44 UTC (), in changelist #3304149

Supported Languages

10 Languages	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles	Achievements
English	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
French	Yes		Yes	Yes
German	Yes		Yes	Yes
Spanish - Spain	Yes		Yes	Yes
Simplified Chinese	Yes		Yes	Yes
Korean	Yes		Yes	Yes
Japanese	Yes		Yes	Yes
Polish	Yes		Yes	Yes
Portuguese - Brazil	Yes		Yes	Yes
Russian	Yes		Yes	Yes

Hardware Categories

Full Controller Support

Native Steam Controller

Assets

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logo

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logo_small

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small_capsule

english

capsule_231x87.jpg

header_image

english

header.jpg

library_assets_full

library_capsule ↴
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image2x/english	library_600x900_2x.jpg
library_hero ↴
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library_logo ↴
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community_icon	3511b5528b172b70d764ae98bfacc3d2e2c8ff80.jpg
page_background_path	app/700520
timestamp	2 November 2022 – 11:29:17 UTC

Trailers

165542 ↴
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146805 ↴
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all_ages	true
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timestamp	1518454470
144916 ↴
trailer_name	Shift Quantum Story Teaser
trailer_category	0
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is_highlight	true
timestamp	1517412836

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