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Late Shift is a high stakes FMV crime thriller. Forced into a brutal London heist, your choices matter in this interactive cinematic experience with adaptable storylines that lead to one of seven conclusions. Your decisions are you.

Late Shift is a choices matter, fmv and choose your own adventure game developed by CtrlMovie and published by Wales Interactive.
Released on April 18th 2017 is available on Windows and MacOS in 18 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Danish, Turkish, Portuguese - Brazil, Hungarian, Korean, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 8,845 reviews of which 7,628 were positive and 1,217 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.86€ on Gamivo.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7 32-bit
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11.0 compatible video card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
MacOS
  • OS: macOS 10.13+ 64-bit
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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5 hours played
July 2026
Late Shift was my first experience with an FMV game, and I ended up doing something I almost never do—I played through the entire thing in one sitting. Then, instead of calling it a night, I immediately started over and played it again into the early hours, making different decisions just to see where the story would take me. I think that alone says more than any score I could give it. At roughly two hours long, there was no traditional gameplay to speak of. No quick-time events, no puzzles, no combat—it was simply an interactive movie where my choices shaped the narrative. Rather than feeling like a limitation, it worked entirely in the game's favour. I wasn't distracted by mechanics; I was completely immersed in the story, constantly wondering whether I'd made the right decision. The atmosphere hooked me almost immediately. A crime thriller set in London at night is already a winning combination for me, but it was elevated by a cast of genuinely believable actors whose British accents and vernacular made me fall in love. It felt authentically English from beginning to end, which is surprising rare in media these days. The cinematography was excellent, with shots that wouldn't have felt out of place in a television drama, while the soundtrack knew exactly when to raise the tension. It rarely felt like I was playing a game—it felt like I was living through a film where my decisions genuinely mattered. That's why it was such a shame the replay experience wasn't better. After finishing it once, I wanted to explore every possible path, but there was no way to skip scenes I'd already watched or jump to specific chapters. Every replay meant sitting through familiar scenes again before reaching anything new. For a game built around experimentation, that felt like a major oversight. Even so, I was completely absorbed by it. There's something uniquely engaging about making decisions in the moment, never knowing whether I'd just saved someone or set events on a far darker path. Few games have made me want to hit "New Game" the moment the credits rolled, but Late Shift did exactly that. For my first FMV experience, it couldn't have been a better introduction. I may have lost an entire evening—and then most of the night—to this, but I don't regret a minute of my Late Shift here.
7 hours played
April 2026
Late Shift is one of those rare games where your choices genuinely feel like they matter specially if you are gonna multiple playthrough. It’s simple on the surface, but every decision nudges the story in a different direction, making you second guess yourself in the best way. It feels less like playing a game and more like being responsible for someone else’s fate and that’s what makes it stick with you.
17 hours played
April 2026
A good story with decent acting and music. Really wish the game a skip scene button so you don't have to watch the entire scene over and over.
5 hours played
Jan. 2026
Ever watched a crime thriller and shouted at the screen because the protagonist made a decision so colossally stupid it ruined the movie? Late Shift is your chance to put up or shut up. This isn't a game made of pixels and polygons; it is a full-blown, high-definition cinematic experience shot in London, where you are the director, the conscience, and the potential ruin of a guy named Matt. He’s just a student working a boring night shift at a parking garage until he gets kidnapped and forced into a high-stakes heist involving a priceless Ming vase and a lot of people who clearly don't have health insurance. The pressure is real because the movie never actually pauses for you to think. Decisions pop up on the screen, and you have about three seconds to choose before the story barrels forward without you. I found this mechanic to be a total adrenaline spike—you aren't just playing a game; you’re managing a crisis in real-time. Do you play it safe and stay a "good guy," or do you lean into the chaos and see if Matt has a secret talent for international crime? With over 180 decisions and seven distinct endings, your moral compass is going to get a serious workout. The production value is top-tier. We’re talking professional actors, sleek cinematography, and a script that feels like a legitimate British thriller. Because the transitions between your choices and the footage are seamless, the immersion is absolute. It’s the ultimate party game because everyone in the room will inevitably start screaming conflicting advice at you while you frantically try to decide whether to trust a suspicious woman or jump out of a moving car. It’s a masterclass in the "butterfly effect." A tiny lie in the first ten minutes might come back to get you shot in the final act. It’s stressful, it’s stylish, and it’s the only game that lets you ruin a man’s life in 4K resolution while eating popcorn. 9/10. It is a cinematic gamble that pays off brilliantly. It proves that FMV games aren't just a relic of the 90s; they are a legitimate way to have a heart attack from the comfort of your sofa. Trust no one, keep your foot on the gas, and try to make sure Matt actually makes it to his morning lecture.
8 hours played
Sept. 2025
I won't give it a negative review because it's genuinely one of (if not the) highest quality FMV game that I've played. Camerawork is good, acting is good, story is engaging, different endings/scenarios are fun to explore, and I don't get bored rewatching it when I start another run. But oh my god, what the hell is up with the game not having a skip or fast forward feature on subsequent playthroughs? Especially after there are hundreds of posts and reviews on Steam and other forums alike asking for that feature. This is unnecessarily archaic and comes in the way of enjoying the experience after your first playthrough. I wish someone had made a mod for this but I can't find that either so far. Seriously - how can an oversight this big exist? Was there no play testing?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Late Shift is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.

No, Late Shift is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.

Yes, Late Shift received 7,628 positive votes out of a total of 8,845 achieving a rating of 8.39.
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Late Shift was developed by CtrlMovie and published by Wales Interactive.

Yes, Late Shift is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, Late Shift is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

No, Late Shift is not playable on Linux.

This information about Late Shift is not available yet.

This information about Late Shift is not available yet.

No, Late Shift does not support VR.

Late Shift is a single-player game.

No, Late Shift does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Late Shift does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Yes, Late Shift supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Late Shift is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Late Shift.

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Late Shift PEGI 18
Rating
8.4
7,628
1,217
Game modes
Features
Online players
7
Developer
CtrlMovie
Publisher
Wales Interactive
Release 18 Apr 2017
Platforms
Remote Play
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