Shape of the World

First-person exploration through a surreal landscape that grows around you

Hollow Tree Games · Published by Plug In Digital · Released Jun 5, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 279
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Jun 6, 2018
Minimum PC: GTX 750; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Shape of the World?

This single-player exploration game takes you through forests, aquatic caves, and shores. You interact with plants, animals, and monoliths to change your surroundings, while the music shifts as you travel. The journey takes roughly one to three hours, with no time limit or dangers.

For you if...

+you enjoy leisurely walks through abstract natural environments

Not for you if...

−you expect combat, puzzles, or a creative sandbox

What players say

73% of 279 reviews are positive

Players praise the colorful scenery, ambient music, and calming atmosphere. Common complaints include sluggish movement, limited activity, and tedious achievements.

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Shape of the World system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7, 64-bit
Processor: 3.0GHz CPU Dual Core
Graphics: Geforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Shape of the World have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Shape of the World run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 26
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Shape of the World use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam