SCHiM

GameLusterNima Dabirian

10/10

SCHiM is the perfect recreation of one of our childhood games. With fun and challenging gameplay, unique and minimalistic art style, and a relatable and touching story that empowers every other aspect of the game, it's a platformer that stands out among its peers.

Pure NintendoBill Stiteler

8/10

SCHiM is an odd game about jumping. You play a shadow that's lost its human, and on each level, you fling yourself into and out of other shadows in an attempt to catch up to him. I'm not generally a fan of jumping puzzle games, but...Read More

Impulse GamerGareth Newnham

SCHiM is the kind of narrative-focused puzzle platformer that screams indie darling.

COGConnectedJaz Sagoo

72/100

SCHiM takes the idea of ‘what lurks in the shadows’ and builds a fascinating puzzle, platforming adventure. With its unique art style and distinct premise, the game offers a fresh take on the genre which evolves around light and darkness. But does SCHiM manage to sustain its intrigue and deliver a satisfying experience throughout?

XboxEraGyőző "FairyEmpire" Baki

7/10

Schim is certainly cute, charming, and has a surprisingly emotional look into the themes of depression and midlife crisis. Perhaps it could dig deeper into its arguments, and maybe even dare a bit more with its gamepaly. Similarly, with a length of only about 3 hours and limited replayability, the launch price of 24.99USD/24,99EUR feels a little excessive, and I would absolutely recommend waiting for a sale. But when that sale does arrive, give Schim your consideration: it’s a quite beautiful little game with an intriguing concept and even a good message to give to its players.

TheGamerSam Hallahan

Schim is a short but impactful must-play, without a shadow of a doubt.

Steam Deck HQNoah Kupetsky

6/10

SCHiM is an intriguing 3D Platformer that could have benefitted from better execution, but at least it is perfectly playable on the Steam Deck!

SiliconeraJenni Lada

6/10

SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a relaxing and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light, shadow & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.

GameSpewKim Snaith

6/10

SCHiM looks absolutely fantastic, and its idea is innovative: you're a shadow who has become untethered from its human. But the goal of reuniting the pair is unfortunately more frustrating than it should be: while there are some enjoyable elements here, ultimately we were relieved when it was over.

PC GamerJody Macgregor

57/100

I see a little silhouetto of a man.

VGChartzLee Mehr

5/10

While a satisfying audio-visual experience, SCHiM's design is but a shadow of its true potential.In most entertainment, pitching mysterious entities inhabiting the shadows would suggest it had to do with horror.  In [...]

Rock Paper ShotgunEd Thorn

Unscored

A carefree shadow-hopping puzzler whose colour and charm, combined with frogs, makes for a ribbiting time.