Shift Happens: couch co-op on PC and Steam Deck

22 Feb 2017
2+players

PC
Xbox
Switch

Everyone

Puzzle Platformer · Puzzle · 2D Platformer

Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels.

78%Mostly positive3,300 Steam reviewsOpenCritic 74 · 53% of critics recommendSteam Deck verified

Who can play

Store

Same-screen play on PC. How many can join is not confirmed. Xbox lists 2-player local play. Not confirmed on Xbox and Switch.
Online on PC. How many can join is not confirmed. Xbox lists 2-player online play. Not confirmed on Xbox and Switch.
Crossplay is not confirmed.
One copy is enough with Remote Play Together on PC.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

1 copy with Remote Play Together

How it plays

Good with kids

Is it good

78%

Mostly positive on Steam

of 3,300 reviewsRead on Steam (opens the store in a new tab)

Steam Deck Verified

Every way to play together

Steam lists couch co-op and online co-op for PC. On PC one copy is enough with Remote Play Together. Player counts and console play are not confirmed yet.

- PC
PCStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
2+players, co-op and versus
Same room, own screens
Not listed
Online
2+players, co-op and versus
- Xbox
Xbox Series X|SStore (how we check facts)
Same screen
2+players
Same room, own screens
Not confirmed
Online
2+players
- Switch, not confirmed
Not confirmed: available, how it plays together is not checked yet

Play modes here come from the Steam and Xbox store listings, which give no player limits. Console play modes are not confirmed yet. How we check facts

Quick facts

Developer: Klonk Games
Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Released: 22 Feb 2017 on PC
Controllers: Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
Languages: Text in 9 languages
Age rating: Everyone (ESRB): Mild fantasy violence

In these lists

Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Shift Happens on one screen?: Yes. The store lists shared or split-screen play without saying which. Same-screen co-op and versus on PC. Not confirmed yet on Xbox and Switch.; One of 1,279 couch co-op games
Is Shift Happens crossplay?: Crossplay not yet confirmed.
Do you need two copies of Shift Happens?: On one screen, one copy is enough. On PC the host can stream it to friends with Steam Remote Play Together.; One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
What platforms is Shift Happens on?: PC, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.; One of 3,994 co-op games
Does Shift Happens work on Steam Deck?: Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is Shift Happens free?: No, it's a paid game.

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