Psyshift

A Glimpse Beyond the Veil

Imagine reality unzipping like a cosmic zipper, and you’re pulled out by an entity so vast it defies comprehension. You float outside yourself, watching the world being constructed like an illusion, with thoughts, memories, and feelings swirling together in ways you never thought possible.

This is the kind of experience Psyshift encourages you to explore.

What is Psyshift?

Psyshift is a solo journey through strange puzzles and dreamlike worlds inspired by altered states of mind. It's a slow, introspective journey that invites you  to reflect and discover meaning beyond competition or fast rewards.

It’s not about speed or high scores. 
It’s about mood, movement, and meaning.

The game invites you to:

• Let go of control

• Sink into the atmosphere

• Reflect on what you see and feel

Each level is a symbolic, psychedelic mindscape. 
Puzzles aren’t just challenges — they’re symbols. Gateways that reshape how you see yourself and the world.

Who This Game Is For

If you're into:

• Psychedelics
• Meditation
• Symbolism
• Dream logic
• Games that make you feel something instead of just win something...

Then this is for you.

Psyshift is made for people who want to slow down and explore the inner world, not rush through the outer one.

Creatures And Abilities:

Totem Pole – Smashes through breakable walls blocking your path

Gnome – Slips through tight spaces others can't reach

Controls:

Movement	W A S D | | Arrow Keys
Projection	E

Development Status

This is a short demo of the first few levels, including the tutorial. 

It’s a work in progress made by a small student team. We’re passionate about altered states, symbolic design, and games that go deeper.

Behind the Inspiration

This game is inspired by some of my own experiences with altered states, especially Salvia divinorum. It’s one of the strangest and most eye-opening things I have ever experienced. If you want to learn more about that kind of stuff, I made a website where I share thoughts, experiences, and useful info.

Check it out here: https://salviahub.com

It’s not about telling anyone what to do, just a place to think about how weird and alive our reality truly is. I want to connect and show people that there are better ways we could be living our lives instead of placing productivity over humanity and connection.

We're on a mission to help reshape the narrative around psychedelics into something more open, curious, and human.