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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64bit Processeur : 2 Ghz or faster Mémoire vive : 2048 MB de mémoire Graphiques : Any Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64bit Processeur : Mémoire vive : 4096 MB de mémoire Graphiques : Dedicated Graphics Card

shapez

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Released June 7, 2020
sample: 492 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 96 % · 15,661 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
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Shapez’s core appeal lies in its addictive factory‑building loops, a fact echoed in the 23 mentions of "addictif" that dominate the discourse. 96 % of all Steam reviews are positive, and 94 % of post‑release reviews carry the same sentiment, underscoring the player base’s enthusiasm. 146 positive mentions out of 168 for gameplay confirm that the puzzle‑like construction mechanics are the driving force behind the game’s success, though a handful of critics point out UI shortcomings and occasional bugs.

In-game

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« Ma femme me reconnait plus, mes enfants sont partis avec elle, je suis tout seul face à des formes et mes créanciers mais je suis heureux. »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« c est bien ca donne l impression d etre asiat »
👍 anonymous review · 92 h played
« Addictif et vendu pour une paille, le truc parfait devant un film ou même sans. »
👍 anonymous review · 90 h played
« jeu auquel il faut ABSOLUMENT jouer si t'as pas de job »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Il y a si peu de contrainte qu'on se sent léger et le seul élément qui reste en tête est de construire plus d'usines. »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played
« bac a sable de stratégie, toujours un truc a faire, un os a ronger pour mon cerveau j'adore »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« pour ma part le a planter et na plis jamais fonctionner ! mais le pendant le jeux a l'aire incr... donc je mes un avis négative mais ce n'ai pas pour ça que le jeu est null »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Jeu un peu trop austère à mon goût mais il faut avoir une bonne gymnastique mentale ! »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Poor man's Satisfactory. Feels like an F2P, but I paid more money for it than Warframe, TF2, and Splitgate combined. Just feels like a lot is missing. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« This game is extremely laggy due to it being built on a single core design, no way to get around it »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« It's a fun game but after level 26, you have to basically build a AI data center. (Make anything Machine) I do not wanna build that for the community or myself so I skipped it. Overall it's fun for a factory game. »
👎 anonymous review · 52 h played
« Un jeu "simple" sur le papier, mais dans lequel vous allez passer des heures à optimiser et à automatiser votre usine. C’est vraiment addictif une fois dedans, il est difficile de s’arrêter. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

In players' words

« Ma femme me reconnait plus, mes enfants sont partis avec elle, je suis tout seul face à des formes et mes créanciers mais je suis heureux. »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« pour ma part le a planter et na plis jamais fonctionner ! mais le pendant le jeux a l'aire incr... donc je mes un avis négative mais ce n'ai pas pour ça que le jeu est null »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« c est bien ca donne l impression d etre asiat »
👍 anonymous review · 92 h played
« Jeu un peu trop austère à mon goût mais il faut avoir une bonne gymnastique mentale ! »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Addictif et vendu pour une paille, le truc parfait devant un film ou même sans. »
👍 anonymous review · 90 h played
« Poor man's Satisfactory. Feels like an F2P, but I paid more money for it than Warframe, TF2, and Splitgate combined. Just feels like a lot is missing. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« jeu auquel il faut ABSOLUMENT jouer si t'as pas de job »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« This game is extremely laggy due to it being built on a single core design, no way to get around it »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Il y a si peu de contrainte qu'on se sent léger et le seul élément qui reste en tête est de construire plus d'usines. »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played
« It's a fun game but after level 26, you have to basically build a AI data center. (Make anything Machine) I do not wanna build that for the community or myself so I skipped it. Overall it's fun for a factory game. »
👎 anonymous review · 52 h played
« bac a sable de stratégie, toujours un truc a faire, un os a ronger pour mon cerveau j'adore »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Un jeu "simple" sur le papier, mais dans lequel vous allez passer des heures à optimiser et à automatiser votre usine. C’est vraiment addictif une fois dedans, il est difficile de s’arrêter. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=168
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=21
Value for money
85 % pos · n=13
Interface / UX
36 % pos · n=11
Performance
78 % pos · n=9
Graphics / art
78 % pos · n=9
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1681461012
Content / longevity211416
Value for money131102
Interface / UX11407
Performance9702
Graphics / art9702
Story / writing5401
Audio / music4400
Stability / bugs3003
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 28 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.3 h.

🪤 48 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
53 % (n=30)
2-10h
92 % (n=98)
10-25h
99 % (n=108)
>25h
98 % (n=256)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 97% positive97MayJun 2026 : 91% positive91JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€2.83€5.67€8.50€11.34202120222023202420252026€0.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 07, 2020 · All-time low: €0.99 (Jul 15, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 45 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • Gameplay praised: 146 positive mentions out of 168
  • Content appreciated: 14 positive mentions out of 21
  • Price well‑received: 11 positive mentions out of 13
  • Performance largely positive: 7 positive out of 9
  • Audio received аибашьра: 4 positive mentions out of 4

Weaknesses

  • UI criticized: 天天中彩票中: 4 formidable out of 11, 7 negative
  • Bugs reported: 0 positive out of 3, all negative
  • Performance concerns: 2 negative out of 9
  • Content depth sometimes limited: 6 negative out of 21

Who is it for?

Fans of incremental strategy and procedural puzzles will thrive, especially those who relish an escalating challenge of optimizing shapes and streams. The game appeals to seasoned casual players who enjoy a relaxed yet progressively complex build‑and‑automate experience.

Is shapez worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 15,661 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay praised. Current price: 0,99€ (90% off).

Verdict

Shapez delivers a compelling, ever‑expanding factory puzzle that keeps players engaged for over 25 hours of gameplay, as reflected by 256 reviews in that bucket. While the UI and occasional bugs dampen the experience for a minority, the overall design shines and earns a 96 % positive rating. It’s a must‑try for any strategy enthusiast seeking a clean, addictive build‑and‑optimize adventure.

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shapez: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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