The Swapper

May 30, 2013
Developer: Facepalm Games
Platforms: PlayStation 3LinuxXbox One
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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.

Released: May 30, 2013
Developer: Facepalm Games
Publisher: Facepalm Games

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Can my PC run The Swapper?

The Swapper needs at least GeForce® 8800 or Radeon® HD4800 series, 512 MB of memory, OpenGL 3.0 support required and 1 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP SP3 or later, 64/32bit
Processor: Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better)
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce® 8800 or Radeon® HD4800 series, 512 MB of memory, OpenGL 3.0 support required

Is The Swapper worth buying?

Steam

94.03% positive

'Very Positive', 7,369 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

88/100

10 critics

What Steam players say about The Swapper87/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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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."

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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 $2.15 at Gamivo — 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 $1.85 at Gamivo on August 28, 2026. The current best price is about 16% above that low.

Is The Swapper worth buying?

94% of 7,369 Steam user reviews for The Swapper are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 87. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run The Swapper?

The minimum system requirements for The Swapper are — OS: Windows XP SP3 or later, 64/32bit; CPU: Dual Core CPU (2.2+ GHz Dual Core CPU or better); GPU: GeForce® 8800 or Radeon® HD4800 series, 512 MB of memory, OpenGL 3.0 support required; RAM: 1 GB RAM. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

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 $1.85 on August 28, 2026 at Gamivo. Current best price is $2.15. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.