Underplayed Gems

shapez 2 (2024)

shapez 2 cover
Developer
tobspr Games
Publisher
tobspr Games, Gamera Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.9 of 5, 14,807 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A deeply satisfying puzzle-logistics game about calmly designing and refining automated shape factories.

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What players say

Players praise shapez 2 for its addictive loop and exceptional quality of life, saying it removes the frustrating busywork of other automation games. Opinions split on replaying content with higher difficulty modes, and some note performance problems and lost progress after updates.

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