shapez (2020)
- Developer
- Tobias Springer
- Publisher
- tobspr Games, Doyoyo Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 15,656 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 19 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A calm, abstract puzzle in which you methodically design and expand an automated factory to meet increasingly complex shape-production goals.
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What players say
Players call it a stripped-down Factorio that focuses on pure automation puzzles. The late-game introduces a poorly explained 'floating layers' mechanic that forces trial and error or a guide consult. Some find the shape theme abstract and less engaging, but most praise the relaxing, easy pace.
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