SCHiM
Released Jul 2024
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.
72% positive · 330 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
SCHiM launched on July 18, 2024, after more than four years of development. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained narrative experience with a defined beginning and end — a lost schim finding its way back to its human. There is no mention of DLC, expansions, seasons, or post-launch content plans anywhere in the store or developer communications.
Since launch, the developer has remained engaged with the game, shipping two quality-of-life feature patches: a beta in November 2025 and the full release in December 2025 adding a 360° camera and the ability to fast-forward cutscenes. These are polish and accessibility improvements, not new content additions. In April 2025, the developer also permanently reduced the game's price on Steam and for physical editions. None of these communications reference future content or a content roadmap.
The game has only one entry in its news history that qualifies as a major content event: the launch itself. No expansions, DLC, or named updates beyond quality-of-life patches have been released or announced. There is no DLC listed on the store. The game launched as a finished product and continues to receive minor post-launch care, but there is no indication the developer intends to add new content.
Evidence
SCHiM launched on July 18, 2024 after over four years of development. The launch post celebrates the release with no mention of post-launch content plans or DLC.
Store description presents SCHiM as a complete narrative experience with a defined story arc and feature set. No mention of DLC, expansions, or future content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Extra Nice
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow, while interacting with a relaxing and lively environment.
Can you get back to them before it's too late?
What is a schim?
A schim is the soul and spirit of an object, thing, or living being. Everything in the world has one. A schim should never be separated from their thing! This does happen to your schim, this schim who is attached to a human being is separated from them early on in the game.Can you get back to them before it's too late?
Features
- Unique 3D platforming through shadows.
- Animated shadow platforms and environments.
- Each level has its own scenery with small stories.
- A story of a person losing their shadow.
- A beautiful abstract world.
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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