shapez is a Casual, Simulation, Strategy game from Tobias Springer with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Tobias Springer
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $0.99
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: 2 Ghz or faster Memory: 2048 MB RAM Graphics: Any Storage: 300 MB available space
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Memory: 4096 MB RAM Graphics: Dedicated Graphics Card
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS Catalina or later Memory: 2048 MB RAM Graphics: Any Storage: 300 MB available space Additional Notes: Two Button Mouse recommended
- Recommended
- OS: macOS Catalina or later Memory: 2048 MB RAM Graphics: Any Storage: 300 MB available space Additional Notes: Two Button Mouse recommended
Linux
- Minimum
- Processor: 2 Ghz or faster Memory: 2048 MB RAM Graphics: Any Storage: 300 MB available space Additional Notes: Please report any issues in the discord!
- Recommended
- Memory: 4096 MB RAM Graphics: Dedicated Graphics Card
From Steam reviews
Review notes
shapez is worth a closer look if you want automation and management.
Best for players who want automation and management.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
automation
Play styleThe fun is in making systems run by themselves.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
Steam review snapshots
Shapez is a top tier automation idle title.It's like Factorio with none of the grind or stress.That's it, no enemies, no energy management no real-time resource management.Why it fits
Best for players who want automation and management in a relaxing single-player game. Focus on building systems that run by themselves. Offers a management-driven, strategic loop. Fits a relaxed single-player play style.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike repetition or grind. Skip if you do not want a management-focused loop.