ION Shift

ION Shift

Electro Soul Games · December 5, 2024 · Pixel Graphics, Villain Protagonist, Difficult, Sci-fi, Violent

Buy ION Shift from Steam at $2.99 — the cheapest of 4 stores we compare.

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$2.99-50%
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Where to buy ION Shift — official stores

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Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
-50%
$2.99
$5.99
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Cheapest ION Shift keys — keyshops

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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.19
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.47
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$5.53
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ION Shift price by region

ION Shift costs £2.38 in the United Kingdom, €2.71 in Europe (EUR), $2.99 in the United States, $3.19 in Georgia (USD), CA$3.89 in Canada, A$4.39 in Australia, NZ$4.49 in New Zealand, R$10.24 in Brazil and zł13.75 in Poland right now.

Cheapest ION Shift offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £2.38 −50% £2.49 £2.38 3
Europe (EUR) €2.71 −50% €2.94 €2.71 5
United Statesyour region $2.99 −50% $2.99 $3.19 4
Georgia (USD) $3.19 −20% $3.99 $3.19 4
Canada CA$3.89 −50% CA$3.89 — 1
Australia A$4.39 −50% A$4.39 — 1
New Zealand NZ$4.49 −50% NZ$4.49 — 1
Brazil R$10.24 −50% R$10.24 R$28.18 2
Poland zł13.75 −50% zł13.75 zł14.99 3

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About ION Shift


In this hardcore 2D platformer game, players take control of alien creature navigating a vast and menacing space ship. The objective is simple: survive against all odds. The ship is crawling with hostile soldiers, deadly turrets, and laser drones that are constantly on the lookout.

Stylish combat in sandbox arenas

Experience an adrenaline-fueled combat system like never before, featuring dynamic dashes, strategic throwables, and sandbox-style arenas. Dash through the battlefield with precision, unleash an array of creative throwables, and navigate a dynamic environment for tactical advantages. This is combat reimagined, where every move is a strategic choice in an ever-evolving arena.

Friendly fire is your friend

Unleash chaos with a twist in our innovative game where friendly fire becomes your weapon of choice. Navigate a world where strategic mayhem reigns, as precision and skill are required to wield the power of friendly fire against your enemies. Turn alliances into explosive opportunities and master the art of calculated risk. Are you prepared to redefine the battlefield with the unexpected?"

ION Shift — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise this intense indie action game for its addictive mix of challenging gameplay, dark humor, and polished presentation with great music and graphics. However, opinions split on difficulty balance—some love the hardcore challenge while others feel the game becomes frustratingly bullet-hell-like in later levels, compounded by imprecise aiming controls that lack sensitivity adjustment options.

Recommended Aug 1, 2026
You play the alien escaping from the humans and very fast pace and if you're old like me you're cursing your lack of dexterity or how that game cheated me.. Enjoyed my play through, wish I learned before level 14(of16) that you can make the next movement while the current movement is happening lol.. might have died less! probably not though fun game.
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Recommended Aug 9, 2026
Весело, задорно. Мемы актуальные по сей день. Люмины, наниты (кто понял, тот понял) на высоте. Похожа на Carrion, но при этом всё равно до неё далеко. Я бы хотел побольше игр, похожих на Carrion
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 10, 2026
ION Shift is a fast-paced sci-fi action platformer that builds its identity around precision movement, tactical combat, and an unforgiving level of challenge. Developed and published by Electro Soul Games, the game places players in the role of a mysterious alien lifeform attempting to survive inside a sprawling spaceship overrun by hostile forces. Rather than emphasizing an elaborate narrative, the game focuses almost entirely on delivering engaging gameplay where every room presents another opportunity to test reflexes and adaptability. The futuristic industrial setting, combined with detailed pixel art and atmospheric lighting, creates an environment that feels dangerous from beginning to end while maintaining a distinctive retro-inspired visual style. The gameplay thrives on fluid mobility, encouraging players to constantly dash, jump, evade, and attack without ever remaining stationary for long. Movement is more than just a way to navigate levels—it becomes the foundation of combat itself. Encounters require players to weave through incoming fire, position themselves carefully, and strike at the perfect moment. The controls are responsive enough to support this demanding desi…
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Recommended Jun 29, 2026
When you are not playing against clunky controls, it is a decent game. The controls don't play the major role in stealth/action sections but when you get to fast platforming sections it can get very frustrating. In these sections you have to be fast and precise and than you see how bad the controls really are. I am not speaking about controller. Played with mouse+keyboard and was frustrated by platforming sections. If you can ignore the bad controls than you will find a decent indie stealth/action platformer. Liked the music, didn't care about the story at all, liked the small alien, disliked the look of the game etc. All in all a mixed bag. Worth a try but at a deep discount.
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Not recommended Jul 18, 2026
honestly, it was good but it made me want to eat my own flesh regurgitated it out as a living flesh monster kill 89% of the world then create an amalganation of hell and torture who made this till they begged mercy for sweet sweet death it was fun and creative but you cant upgrade , evolve and its kinda just the same thing over and over i like the stealth part but its more ragequit then fun out of ten 2/10 sorry just not my game
Recommended May 19, 2026
It's no Carrion (more twitchy for sure). but it's pretty fun.

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