Phrase Shift
Developed by Hyper Hippo Games · Published by Hyper Hippo Games
At a glance
Overview
A casual game by Hyper Hippo Games, published by Hyper Hippo Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Phrase Shift is a completely original word puzzle. with 600 puzzles in multiple categories. You’re given a definition, and you shift each of its words left and right until the correct answer reads down. It’s like solving a crossword clue, but the answer is within the clue itself!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Phrase Shift.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 60 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Phrase Shift FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Phrase Shift?
Steam classifies Phrase Shift as a Casual game, developed by Hyper Hippo Games. Phrase Shift is a completely original word puzzle. with 600 puzzles in multiple categories. You’re given a definition, and you shift each of its words left and right until the correct answer reads down. It’s like solving a crossword clue, but the answer is within the clue itself!
How much does Phrase Shift cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Phrase Shift at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Phrase Shift single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Phrase Shift: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Phrase Shift on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Phrase Shift for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Phrase Shift out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 30, 2016.
What platforms is Phrase Shift on?
Phrase Shift is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Phrase Shift single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Phrase Shift cost?
Steam lists it at $2.99.
Does Phrase Shift have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Phrase Shift.
Who made Phrase Shift?
Phrase Shift is developed by Hyper Hippo Games and published by Hyper Hippo Games.
Where to get Phrase Shift
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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