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The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) (2021)

The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) cover
Developer
Somewhat Software
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A brief, introspective walk through a desolate town, offering a tarot-like self-reflection tool with heavy, dark themes and a surreal, meditative pace.

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What players say

Players say The Shape On The Ground is a short, atmospheric walking sim that uses tarot-like dioramas and multiple-choice questions to deliver a final reading. Opinions split on whether the reading feels insightful or too vague. Most finish in 15 to 20 minutes.

Screenshots

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