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Is Shift Happens multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP, plus local/split-screen. Shift Happens is a co-op platformer game released in 2017, 79% positive on Steam (4,053 reviews), with 16 playing right now. $1.59 on Steam.

Co-opPvPLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooParty & co-op · Co-op 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…

Steam tags: Co-op, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op, Puzzle-Platformer, Local Multiplayer, Puzzle, Multiplayer, Family Friendly

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Quick answers

Is Shift Happens co-op?
Yes, Shift Happens supports co-op.
Does Shift Happens have PvP?
Yes, Shift Happens has player-versus-player modes.
How many people play Shift Happens?
About 16 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-09).

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