Fig 1: Shift At Midnight Gameplay Footage
Shift At Midnight
⚠ Classification: "Skinwalker/Doppelganger" Anomaly
Quick Facts
- DeveloperBun Muen
- PublisherKwalee (Steam)
- Planned ReleaseQ2 2026 (Steam)
- PlayersSingle-player; online co-op demo available
- GenresIndie, simulation horror, observation
Mission Protocol
Shift At Midnight places you in a lonely gas station in the middle of nowhere. It combines job simulator mechanics with survival horror. You must serve customers, manage fuel, and keep the store clean, all while using tools to detect if the 'people' visiting you are actually skinwalkers or other entities.
Core Loop
- Night shift opens; customers pull up to the pump and counter.
- Check IDs, orders, and badges while listening to dialogue.
- Scan for physical/behavioral anomalies that mark a doppelganger.
- Deploy tools (light, boarding, traps) to buy time if needed.
- Approve the sale or confront/neutralize the threat and clean up.
Inspection Checklist
Documents
- •Name, photo, and purpose line up with the shift log
- •Badges/orders/payment look authentic
- •Vehicle/request matches their stated role
Appearance
- •Eyes, jaw, teeth, limbs are proportional (no missing/extra parts)
- •Skin tone and gait read human; no exposed veins/gore
- •Uniforms or gear match the job they claim
Behavior
- •Speech is not distorted or looping
- •Approaches the counter in a normal path, not erratic
- •Responds naturally when questioned
Modes
Single-player Demo
Scripted nights that mix customer service with anomaly checks.
Multiplayer Demo
Free co-op test build on Steam, up to 3 players.
Full Release (Planned)
Procedural nights and full campaign targeted for Q2 2026.
Fail States
- ✖Letting a doppelganger through triggers an attack and ends the night.
- ✖Shooting or denying normal customers adds strikes; too many ends the run.
- ✖Taking too long or being incapacitated fails the shift.
Observed Characteristics:
- ▸Atmospheric 90s aesthetic.
- ▸Co-op multiplayer support (depending on version).
- ▸Use UV lights and scanners to detect anomalies.
- ▸Manage store inventory while surviving.
Field Notes (FAQ)
Q: Why is this called a skinwalker game?
The core mechanic involves identifying entities disguising themselves as humans, fitting the urban legend of the skinwalker.
Clearance Check
Verify Source Validity
Version Notes
- Full game planned for Q2 2026 on Steam (published by Kwalee).
- Steam multiplayer demo is free and separate from the single-player demo.
- Itch.io download is the earlier single-player demo build.
Platforms
- Steam (Full Release): Windows, published by Kwalee; planned Q2 2026
- Steam (Multiplayer Demo): Free co-op demo, up to 3 players
- Itch.io Demo: Free single-player prototype for Windows
Minimum Specs
Windows (Minimum)
- 64-bit Windows 10
- Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300 or similar
- 4 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD R7 260X (2 GB VRAM)
- Broadband Internet
Windows (Recommended)
- 64-bit Windows 10
- Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar
- 8 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 560 (4 GB VRAM)
- Broadband Internet
Languages
English only (interface, full audio, subtitles).
Cross-Reference:
Case #001: That's Not My Neighbor