Underplayed Gems

Idle Shapes (2022)

Idle Shapes cover
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

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.

Screenshots

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