The Shift
Release date: May 22, 2025
Developers: HTY
Publishers: HTY
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Categories: Single-player, Camera Comfort, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

The Shift is a first-person psychological horror game with retro-inspired VHS/PSX-style graphics. Set in a remote gas station during the dead of night, you take on the role of a night shift cashier performing routine tasks. Through immersive environmental storytelling and a slow-building sense of dread, the game pulls you into a disturbing mystery that unfolds over time. Gameplay Mechanics The Shift blends routine simulation with psychological horror through a set of tightly integrated gameplay systems. The core mechanics revolve around performing time-based shift tasks, managing environmental interactions, and reacting to emergent horror events. Key Features Retro VHS/PSX Visual Style Atmospheric Psychological Horror Dynamic Task System Interactive NPCs