Game: Prism Shift
Genre: Puzzle
System: Steam (Windows)
Developer|Publisher: Nezio
Controller Support: No
Steam Deck: Playable
Price: US $4.99 | UK £4.29 | EU € 4,99
Release Date: August 27th, 2025
Review code provided with many thanks to Nezio.
Prism Shift – Play With Colours
Every so often, a puzzle game comes along that does something a little different with a very familiar format. Prism Shift takes the idea of matching blocks and gives it a twist with interesting colour mixing, minimal visuals, and a relaxed vibe that makes it feel just right for winding down in the evening. It’s simple on the surface, but the more time I spent with it, the more clever it revealed itself to be.
Solving Puzzles
The rules of Prism Shift are easy enough to grasp. You’re presented with a grid of coloured blocks, and your job is to clear them all. To start, you achieve this by matching at least three of the same colour (they don’t even need to be in a straight line, just touching). Colours can be blended together. So, for example, a red and a blue block combine into purple, and you might then need to move that purple block into other purple blocks to clear the board.
But as you progress through the game, new mechanics are added to remove the blocks. This includes sliding blocks into designated slots that demand a specific colour or even throwing blocks into a void block that disappears when you add something to it. The further you go, the more mechanics get layered in. Every ten levels or so, the game introduces a new trick to keep things fresh. It’s a clever system that doesn’t overwhelm you, but still keeps you on your toes.
Relaxed But Engaging
One of my favourite things about Prism Shift is how unhurried it feels. There’s no timer, no pressure to complete a level in the “right” number of moves, and no penalty for experimenting. You can swipe blocks around as much as you like, which makes the game feel more about problem-solving than strict efficiency.
And when mistakes do happen, there’s a generous undo button that lets you backtrack as far as you like, even to the very first move of the level. If you’ve made a real mess of things, you can also just restart the level entirely. That little bit of forgiveness goes a long way in a puzzle game.
That said, it’s not all smooth sailing. There are no built-in hints if you get completely stuck, but the game does let you skip levels. Even better, it seems you can skip multiple levels if you really want to. I found this to be a neat feature. Sometimes, it’s nice to leave a problem behind and circle back later with a fresh head.
Presentation and Controls
Graphically, Prism Shift couldn’t be more minimal. It’s just colourful blocks on a dark background. There’s no clutter or distraction; it just works. The soundtrack is functional, nothing you’ll be humming later, but it sets a steady background that doesn’t interfere with thinking through puzzles.
As for controls, on PC you’ll be swiping blocks with your mouse, while on the Steam Deck you can actually swipe them with your finger, which feels surprisingly natural. Either way, the system is intuitive and responsive.
Longevity and Challenge
With the sheer number of puzzles available, Prism Shift has plenty to keep you busy if the style clicks with you. The gradual addition of mechanics means difficulty ramps up at a comfortable pace. It’s also priced fairly for what you get, and with a free demo available on Steam, there’s no reason not to give it a try before buying.
What stood out to me most was how original it felt compared to the endless match-three games that clutter the market. By using colour mixing and tile-specific goals, Prism Shift manages to carve out its own small space on the Steam store.
Conclusion: Prismatic Effect
Prism Shift is a neat little puzzle game that proves originality doesn’t need flashy presentation to stand out. It’s a game about patience, experimentation, and solving things at your own pace. If you’re in the mood for something cosy but still smart enough to challenge you, this is an easy one to recommend.
Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let the colours do the shifting.
Final Verdict: I Like it
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