Independently developed 3D platformer SCHiM has launched, alongside the debut on the soundtrack album on Bandcamp. The game's stylized, abstract graphical art style depicts Dutch-inspired locales, limited to four colors per level.

Developed by Ewoud van der Werf in collaboration with level designer Nils Slijkerman, the player controls a human spirit or "Schim" separated from its owner. To return home, the Schim must jump from shadow to shadow, looking for a way back.


SCHiM Collector’s Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, published in collaboration with iam8bit, ships from retailers on October 25th with cover art by Janna van Abbema. The digital edition is available for Xbox One consoles, Windows, Mac, and Linux through Steam.

Music for the game is by Brazilian band Moonsailor. Piano is by Rafael Langoni, with Gabriel Marques on synthesizers, Pedro Araujo on acoustic guitar and ukulele, Renan Martins on drums, with Dirceu Leite and Yuri Villar on flutes.

SCHiM Original Game Soundtrack can be purchased via Bandcamp, with streaming on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music Unlimited, published in collaboration with Black Screen Records.


From the product page:

SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a challenging and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM.

iam8bit - SCHiM Collector’s Edition

SCHiM Original Soundtrack - Apple Music / YouTube Music

SCHiM is out now! 👀

Embark on a playful journey in SCHiM and get ready to jump from shadow to shadow 🌇#indiegame #indiedev pic.twitter.com/zoVfLzDTVB

— Ewoud - SCHiM July 18th! (@Ewoud3D) July 18, 2024