Idle Shapes (2022)

Developer: PaulArt
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A calm, low-pressure loop of collecting and upgrading that offers a steady sense of achievement without overwhelming complexity.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, minimalist idle game where you mouse over shapes rather than clicking. Opinion splits on whether it counts as idle at all, since progress requires active play. Upgrades from unlocking new shapes often arrive after they are useful. The prestige button is easy to mistake for a normal restart. Completing everything takes a grind, especially near the end.

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