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About The Swapper
The Swapper is a short puzzle platformer where you must complete every puzzle and collect 124 orbs, in groups of 3 and 9 later on, to complete the game. The game has a tool which lets you create up to 4 clones and switch between them as long as you have a clear line of sight. The main obstacles for the puzzles are 3 kinds of lights that interfere with the tool in different ways to make the puzzles harder. Achievements/Trophies are tied to hidden consoles instead of story progress so a guide will most likely be needed to find all 10.
Release Date
May 30, 2013
Developers
Facepalm Games
Publishers
Facepalm Games
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The Swapper FAQ & buying guide

Is The Swapper worth buying?

Steam
94.11% positive
'Very Positive', 7,541 reviews
Metacritic
87
Critics (IGDB)
88/100
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What is The Swapper about?

"The Swapper takes place in an isolated and atmospheric sci-fi world. Players wield an experimental device which allows them to create clones of themselves, swapping their entire consciousness into new bodies to overcome the challenges of the environment."

PuzzleSci-fiAtmosphericIndieSpacePlatformerPuzzle-PlatformerSingleplayer

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Swapper?

Right now the lowest price for The Swapper we're tracking is $2.07 at Kinguin — 86% below Steam's $14.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Swapper has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Swapper is $1.79 at Kinguin on May 17, 2026. The current best price is about 16% above that low.

Is The Swapper worth buying?

94% of 7,541 Steam user reviews for The Swapper are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 87.

When was The Swapper released?

The Swapper released on May 30, 2013, developed by Facepalm Games, Curve Studios and published by Facepalm Games, Curve Digital.

What platforms is The Swapper available on?

The Swapper is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One. It supports single player.

When do The Swapper prices drop?

The Swapper last hit a new low of $1.79 on May 17, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $2.07. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Swapper?

The cheapest The Swapper price right now is $2.07 at Kinguin, 86% below the Steam price.

The Swapper price comparison across stores
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KinguinBest price—$2.07Buy The Swapper at Kinguin
Gamivo—$2.48Buy The Swapper at Gamivo
Steam—$14.99Buy The Swapper at Steam

All-time low: $1.79 at Kinguin on May 17, 2026 — the current best price is 16% above it.

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