Swap

About Swap

Swap is an adventure game where a human and cat swap bodies, forcing the human to reclaim their body by controlling the cat. Developed by Loxick, it launched November 13, 2025, on PC. The third-person gameplay lets you explore colorful alien planets, from deserts to icy tundras, solving environmental puzzles using feline agility. You’ll jump, climb, and slide through obstacles while avoiding hostile aliens and uncovering secrets. The story hinges on a charmingly absurd premise, balancing whimsy with light sci-fi mystery. Think of it as a puzzle-platformer wrapped in a cosmic cat adventure, with a focus on curiosity and exploration over combat.

Gameplay

You control the cat protagonist, using abilities like wall jumps, sliding, and claw-based interactions to navigate varied biomes. Each level tasks you with collecting key items to progress, often requiring backtracking as new mechanics unlock. Puzzles mix physics-based challenges (e.g., activating switches with body weight) and spatial reasoning (using cat size to reach tight spaces). The third-person camera can feel sluggish in fast-paced sections, though the controls are responsive. Hostile aliens add tension, forcing quick reflexes to dodge or hide. Sessions often involve methodically mapping planets, retrying tricky puzzles, and discovering hidden collectibles. While the core loop is satisfying, some later puzzles rely on repetitive mechanics, and the lack of save points in certain areas increases frustration.

What Players Think

PlayPile community ratings are 82% positive, with 73% completing the game. Average playtime is 11 hours, though 25% report finishing in under 8. Moods include “Cute” (42%), “Frustrating” (31%), and “Relaxing” (27%). Critics praise the vibrant art style and creative puzzle design but note inconsistent difficulty spikes. One review: “Charming but uneven, loved the moonlit desert level, but the final boss felt rushed.” Achievements (24 total) have a 78% average unlock rate, with challenges like “Collect all 50 interstellar trinkets.” At $24.99 (15% off Steam’s original $29.99), it’s a mid-tier purchase. Players split on whether its whimsical charm offsets the occasional grind.

PlayPile's Take

Swap is best for casual puzzle fans who enjoy whimsical settings and exploration over punishing challenges. The 15% discount makes it a solid $25 pick for those who adore cat protagonists or cozy sci-fi. Achievements add replay value but aren’t mandatory for completion. While the later puzzles and camera quirks can sour the experience, the game’s colorful visuals and inventive early levels justify the price. Avoid if you prefer intense platformers or linear narratives. It’s a flawed but endearing time-killer for rainy weekends.

Storyline

A man and a cat exchange bodies. A person in a cat's body needs to find his human body and exchange them back