The Swapper
Developed by Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano · Published by Facepalm Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano, published by Facepalm Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Swapper.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| 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 SP3 or later, 64/32bit
- Processor:Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:GeForce® 8800 or Radeon® HD4800 series, 512 MB of memory, OpenGL 3.0 support required
- Hard Drive:1 GB HD space
- Additional:Intel HD Graphics are not officially supported. But if you've got yourself a 3000 or better then there is a reasonable chance it will mostly/sorta work. No promises, but we've been working hard on it, at any rate.
Supported languages (1)
The Swapper 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 The Swapper?
Steam classifies The Swapper as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano. What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.
How much does The Swapper cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Swapper at $2.24. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Swapper single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Swapper: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Swapper on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Swapper for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Swapper out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 30, 2013.
What platforms is The Swapper on?
The Swapper 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 The Swapper single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Swapper cost?
Steam lists it at $2.24.
Does The Swapper have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 10 achievements for The Swapper.
What is The Swapper's Metacritic score?
The Swapper has a Metacritic score of 87/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Swapper?
The Swapper is developed by Olli Harjola, Otto Hantula, Tom Jubert, Carlo Castellano and published by Facepalm Games.
Where to get The Swapper
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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