Overview

Shifted Heart is a 2D sidescrolling Metroidvania developed and published by Pickle Jar Games. Players awaken underground with no memory and a quest, taking on the role of a Shifter, a creature capable of transforming its body into various shapes. Progression is intrinsically linked to mastering learned abilities, which are essential for overcoming environmental challenges such as scaling cliffs, navigating treacherous spikes, clearing chasms, and defeating formidable bosses.

Highlights

  • Genre-Bending Exploration: Dive into a 2D sidescrolling Metroidvania experience where ability-based progression is key.
  • Transformative Gameplay: Play as a Shifter, a unique creature that can alter its form to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles.
  • Developer & Publisher: Brought to you by the independent team at Pickle Jar Games.

Who It's For

Fans of the Metroidvania genre who enjoy exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat that requires clever use of unique abilities will find Shifted Heart appealing. Players looking for a single-player adventure with a focus on environmental interaction and character progression will also be drawn to this title.

Game Info

  • Developer: Pickle Jar Games
  • Publisher: Pickle Jar Games
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
  • Release: To be announced