Chroma Shift

Chroma Shift is a cooperative side-scrolling puzzle game set on a devastated future Earth. You control two machines, Theta and Psi, as they explore a facility, uncover the past and try to restore power to their home. Progress depends on solving color-based puzzles and shifting between different colored energy sources.

Theta and Psi

Theta is a large hydraulic machine that can smash through obstacles and carry and throw heavy objects. Psi is a smaller, four-armed machine that can transform and bypass security terminals to open new areas. The two characters must combine their abilities to overcome the facility’s defenses, and the game is designed around two-player cooperation; taking on its challenges alone is difficult.

Puzzles and environments

The game has over 60 puzzles across six uniquely themed environments, including the Foundry and the Arboretum. Each area requires the correct colored energy source to progress. Objects that share that energy source can help you, while objects tied to other sources can hinder or harm you.

The environments also tell parts of the story through their purpose and details. Scattered N.O.D.E.s contain schematics and audio logs with information about objects, characters and history.

Co-op and accessibility

Two players can play on the same screen using two keyboards, one controller and one keyboard, or two controllers. Steam Friends integration supports inviting a friend to play. A color-blind mode lets you customize each main color, and Steam Achievements provide goals to complete.