shapez

2D factory automation sandbox about cutting and combining shapes

Tobias Springer · Published by tobspr Games, Doyoyo Games · Released Jun 7, 2020

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 16K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 124 in 30 days
Playing now: 386; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 years ago; Feb 7, 2024

Free demo available, 1 playing it now: get the demo.

What is shapez?

A 2D single-player factory automation game set in an infinite sandbox. You mine basic shapes, route them along conveyors, cut, rotate, color, and stack them, then deliver required designs to a central hub. Completing increasingly complex levels unlocks new buildings, while optional wiring and logic support more elaborate factories.

For you if...

+you enjoy optimizing conveyor layouts and production ratios
+you want factory automation that starts simple and grows complex
+you prefer open-ended building without enemies or resource limits

Not for you if...

−you dislike repeatedly rebuilding production lines for new targets
−you want combat or pressure from enemies and scarce resources

What players say

96% of 15,940 reviews are positive · 93% of 124 in the last 30 days

Players praise the simple start, increasingly complex production puzzles, and satisfaction of refining efficient layouts. Common complaints include the lack of an undo function, delayed access to copy-paste tools, and poorly explained late-game floating-layer shapes.

Screenshots and trailer

shapez system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: 2 Ghz or faster
Graphics: Any
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 45
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Czech, German, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Norwegian, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Danish, Italian, Finnish, Hungarian, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian.