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Sid · Published by Sid
Positive — 83% positive (12 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Syko Swinger is an abstract game which gives the player an experience of a connection with a type of rhythmic motion while being under the influence of increasing psychedelic effects.
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Indie, Casual · 2018 · More under £5 games
Dive into the abstract world of Syko Swinger, where Sid crafts a casual yet captivating gameplay loop that intertwines rhythm and visuals. Experience an immersive journey through increasingly psychedelic effects in this 2018 indie gem.
About this game
Syko Swinger is an abstract game which gives the player an experience of a connection with a type of rhythmic motion under the influence of increasing psychedelic effects.
Unravel a visual journey that unfolds with your movement and skill. The higher you score, the higher you get!
Use the mouse to move the center sphere in a consistent circular motion and avoid the circular obstacles.
The five yellow circles on the top right are your lives.
You lose a life when you hit a spiky red sphere.
You lose all lives if you swing outside the screen's bounds.
You must also circle around obstacles. This will get you more points.
If you fail to move around obstacles for some time, you will start losing points.
You must regain your momentum by circling around the circular obstacle.
Here's a link to me reaching a score of 5000 points in this mode -
Collecting a multi colored sphere will gain you +40 points. Also this will add a visual distortion effect. The higher your score, the higher is the intensity of the effect. There are about 20 such visual distortion effects. You will get to see all of them by the score of ~3000 if you collect all.
The wider your circling radius, the more colorful the sounds get. Also, the more colorful the screen gets. Having a small radius will make the screen almost black and white.
Use headphones for best experience.
Unravel a visual journey that unfolds with your movement and skill. The higher you score, the higher you get!
How to Play
Use the mouse to move the center sphere in a consistent circular motion and avoid the circular obstacles.
The five yellow circles on the top right are your lives.
You lose a life when you hit a spiky red sphere.
You lose all lives if you swing outside the screen's bounds.
You must also circle around obstacles. This will get you more points.
If you fail to move around obstacles for some time, you will start losing points.
You must regain your momentum by circling around the circular obstacle.
Rage Mode
The game offers an unlimited lives mode where you don't need to worry about losing lives or going out of the screen.Here's a link to me reaching a score of 5000 points in this mode -
Review
Here's a reviewer (steam name: Poo) playing the game as it was intended.Collecting a multi colored sphere will gain you +40 points. Also this will add a visual distortion effect. The higher your score, the higher is the intensity of the effect. There are about 20 such visual distortion effects. You will get to see all of them by the score of ~3000 if you collect all.
The wider your circling radius, the more colorful the sounds get. Also, the more colorful the screen gets. Having a small radius will make the screen almost black and white.
Use headphones for best experience.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5-7400
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 770
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 65 MB available space
- Additional Notes: The game cannot be played with lowered graphics
Supported Languages
English
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Mechanics Update!
Many have expressed their concern on the clunkiness of the core mechanic. I thought of changing it for the better so that the game is more enjoyable in places where it needs to be :) This is one of those games where nobody really plays them plays them but do try them if I do some nudging :) So for those who want to still enjoy this game a bit more, can give it another shot with the better mechanics. Have taken out some other modes which are unessential after the update. Cheers!Read full article on Community Announcements (Kallu Mama)AnnouncementsOfficial
Sound fix, hit box on 'Restart'
Shoutout to following players https://www.twitch.tv/duckyobrien https://www.twitch.tv/nerdoceu The sound now sustains after level is finished so that it doesn't feel like an abrupt experience. Also fixed the hit box for restart which was bugging some players. Thanks for playing guys, Peace!Read full article on Community Announcements (Kallu Mama)AnnouncementsOfficial
Leaderboards and small fixes
Added leaderboards finally officially making this a high score game. Planning to add achievements soon. I am 'Kallu Mama'. You can beat my scores fairly easily. Fixed audio of the game, previously it was set to 10db (lol). Shout out to https://www.twitch.tv/chmerity https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1171211153Read full article on Community Announcements (Kallu Mama)Patch NotesOfficial
Scoring hints and few bug fixes
I've added hints which reveal the scoring mechanism. I'm sorry for the players who have been left in the dark thinking why they are not scoring when making circles. I'm still working on improving the game, so any suggestions would help. Special thanks to following players for influencing the game - English Teacher Plays - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eMDCaftACU&list=PLbtvJo6ISx8cuXM0Z0tH765CWiHlXe5mv&index=3 Wyzao - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4sU9l4PIjs&list=PLbtvJo6ISx8cuXM0Z0tH765CWiHlXe5mv&index=4&t=329s Ravenquick - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1159452937Read full article on Community Announcements (Kallu Mama)AnnouncementsOfficial
Campaign Mode, New Soundtracks
- Syko Swinger now has a campaign mode where you can play 15 levels. Each level will explore an aspect of the game and will put you just on your toes. - Added 3 sick soundtracks that blend well with the visuals of the game. - Unlimited lives mode is now Rage Mode and is limited to 3 minutes. - Also added a Seizure Warning before game starts.Read full article on Community Announcements (Kallu Mama)
