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The Third Shift

A Game Boy styled horror game that combines first, second, and third person perspectives. As the newest employee at the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder, beware of odd occurrences as you patrol the halls…

21 April 2026

The Third Shift is an indie developed by Teebowah Games, released 21 April 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Third Shift is

The Third Shift is an indie game developed by Teebowah Games and released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You are the new employee at the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder. Earn your paycheck. The Third Shift is a Game Boy styled horror game that switches between first and second/third person. Watch your stamina and sustain your mental health as you patrol the halls and complete your third shift. Be sure to clock out before you leave.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are horror and mystery. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Third Shift launched on 21 April 2026, within three weeks of Pragmata, Replaced, Directive 8020 and Saros.

Released around the same time: Pragmata, Replaced, Directive 8020, Saros.

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When did The Third Shift come out?
The Third Shift was released on 21 April 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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