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About the Game

Gambit Shifter is a cozy and chill puzzler for chess experts and novices alike.

Take control of just a single piece and traverse through levels where every move counts.
Shift your form and unlock new, varied movements as you clear your path to the enemy King!

The game includes 80+ hand-crafted levels, a focus-inspiring original soundtrack, and requires no prior chess knowledge.





Jump straight into the action with a quick, simple tutorial, and puzzle your way through 80+ unique levels, exploring gorgeous color scapes and putting your strategic skill to the test.





Discover new mechanics as you traverse through levels - from shifting platforms to secret passageways. Mix up your plan of attack and outsmart the obstacles guarding the King!

• Play through 80+ hand-crafted levels.
  
• Control a single pawn and use your cunning to defeat the King!
  
• Made a mistake? You can always undo your moves!
  
• Traverse a relaxing colourscape, designed for chess experts and beginners alike!
  
• Hone your thoughts with our original, deep-focus soundtrack.

Latest news

• Patch Notes·24 Oct 2025Official

  Turkish Localization

  Fixes Fixed engine security vulnerability Updates Added Turkish localization WANT TO SUPPORT US? Join our community, leave a follow on our socials and don't miss any update! 📢 Join our Discord server: Discord Server 🦅 Land on Twitter and get in touch with us: @VolcaniteGames 👀 Follow us on Instagram to see what we do: Instagram Page 🎮 Want to know more? Check out our website: Website
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• Patch Notes·11 Jun 2025Official

  Achievement Sync Fix

  Fixed an issue where achievements unlocked while playing offline were not syncing properly with Steam. Now, simply launching the game while connected to the internet will sync your achievements and update your Steam achievement list accordingly.
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• Announcements·26 Aug 2024Official

  Back to School Games celebration!

  Greetings Puzzlers! We're excited to announce that Gambit Shifter will be featured in the Back to School Games Celebration, from August 26th to September 1st! 🔥🔥 Keep an eye out for the incoming discount! 👀 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43768188/23ae0d6d105655b4db92ad164fbc5b33b89dc157.png https://store.steampowered.com/app/2331060/Gambit_Shifter/ WANT TO SUPPORT US? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43768188/1cc5aac90b43a11acfeda16cee18add6cf844eca.png Click on this banner to join our community, leave a follow on our socials and don't miss any update! 🦅 Land on Twitter and get in touch with us: https://twitter.com/VolcaniteGames 👀 Follow us on Instagram to see what we do: https://www.instagram.com/volcanite.games/ 🎮 Want to know more? Check out our website: https://volcanite.games
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• Announcements·27 Jun 2024Official

  Gambit Shifter - Surrealm DLC Release!

  We are excited to announce the release of the first DLC for Gambit Shifter - Surrealm! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43768188/222f8be04204aaa394a614344383c1e8d75a8e98.png And there's more! To thank our awesome community the DLC is FREE! About Surrealm Surrealm is a DLC for Gambit Shifter, providing a whole new set of levels that will challenge both your skill and creativity. Face mind-bending challenges that require you to think outside the box, adapt to changing environments, and utilize your abilities in creative ways to progress through each level. Test yourself and defeat the new King! Features 12 brand new hand-made levels New dynamics and interactions Original soundtrack https://store.steampowered.com/app/2936270/Gambit_Shifter__Surrealm/ WANT TO SUPPORT US? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43768188/1cc5aac90b43a11acfeda16cee18add6cf844eca.png Click on this banner to join our community, leave a follow on our socials and don't miss any update! 🦅 Land on Twitter and get in touch with us: https://twitter.com/VolcaniteGames 👀 Follow us on Instagram to see what we do: https://www.instagram.com/volcanite.games/ 🎮 Want to know more? Check out our website: https://volcanite.games
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• Patch Notes·25 Jun 2024Official

  Patch Notes for 26/06/2024

  Features Game is ready for the upcoming DLC, Surrealm! Updates Splashscreen updated with Italian Culture Ministry logo Options are now saved only on effective changes Fixes Fixed a bug relative to pathfinding, if enemy didn't complete its path at least once before a softlock-undo sequence Fixed a visual glitch relative to HUD dropdown, if opened simultaneously to movement input Fixed a bug relative to HUD buttons, occurring after restart (if dropdown interacted during death) Fixed a visual glitch relative to kings / crowns, occurring after restart Fixed a visual glitch relative to undo button, occurring on undo after first move Fixed a visual glitch relative to autosave animation, potentially overlapping with itself Fixed a bug relative to options, saved only on back buttons Fixed a bug relative to HUD volumes, not saved until game progression or option's changes Fixed a bug relative to volume sliders, not refreshing the mute state if interacted before loading HUD Fixed a bug relative to screen refresh rate, not picking highest hz available Fixed a bug relative to some screen resolutions, not displayed if available only at
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