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Shiftlings

Developed by Rock Pocket Games · Published by Sierra

ActionAdventure
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 3, 2015 Price Metacritic70/100

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic70/100
Languages6
Achievements29

Overview

An action, adventure game by Rock Pocket Games, published by Sierra — single-player, multi-player, co-op, shared/split screen.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The galaxy's biggest no-brainer!Control two adorably dim-witted alien space janitors on their quirky quest to repair the galaxy!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 72% positive of 98
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Player-voted tags:AdventureActionCo-opPuzzle-PlatformerPuzzlePlatformerComedyLocal Co-Op

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 Shiftlings.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 8, Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTS 250 or AMD Radeon HD 3870
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c or later
  • Additional Notes: Controller recommended for best experience.

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 8, Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Geforce GTS 450 or AMD Radeon HD 4770
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c or later
  • Additional Notes: Controller recommended for best experience.

Supported languages (6)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainNorwegian

Shiftlings 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 Shiftlings?

Steam classifies Shiftlings as a Action, Adventure game, developed by Rock Pocket Games. The galaxy's biggest no-brainer!Control two adorably dim-witted alien space janitors on their quirky quest to repair the galaxy!

How much does Shiftlings cost?

As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for Shiftlings. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.

Is Shiftlings single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Shiftlings: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Shiftlings on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Shiftlings for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Shiftlings out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 3, 2015.

What platforms is Shiftlings on?

Shiftlings is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Shiftlings single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does Shiftlings cost?

A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.

Does Shiftlings have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 29 achievements for Shiftlings.

What is Shiftlings's Metacritic score?

Shiftlings has a Metacritic score of 70/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Shiftlings?

Shiftlings is developed by Rock Pocket Games and published by Sierra.

Where to get Shiftlings

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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