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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64bit Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-10400 CPU Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2000 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Pour une configuration graphique minimale en Full HD. Souris à deux boutons et molette requise.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64bit Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600 CPU Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2000 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Pour une configuration graphique élevée en Full HD.

shapez 2 - Factory

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Released April 23, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (169 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 14,781 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
28,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The sheer pull of building increasingly complex automated chains keeps players tethered for dozens of hours, with 252 users logging over 25 hours of playtime. This widespread engagement is reflected in the game's stellar reception, boasting 372 positive mentions out of 400 sampled reviews since its release.

In-game

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« j'aime les convoyeurs et les puzzles »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played
« the factory must grow! ha nan c'est pas celui la mais tout aussi excellent tout en etant plus facile que factorio »
👍 anonymous review · 108 h played
« Jeux d’usine sympatique. Très pure. »
👍 anonymous review · 87 h played
« BED DE JEU POUR TRYHARD PENDANT DES JOURS ET DES NUITS »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« exceptionnel, tranquille, intelligent »
👍 anonymous review · 63 h played
« Shapez 2 est capable tout comme le premier jeu de détruire une vie sociale. Je recommande vivement. »
👍 anonymous review · 63 h played
« Très déçu, je ne vais pas pousser plus loin ! Je ne retrouve pas le charme du premier ! »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Seems like a great game but the Steam Deck experience is quite poor. I don't think it's really worth it if you'e not playing with keyboard and mouse, which is a shame. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Game is decent and runs well but I protest the DLC. It is not a free-to-play game, so these types of cosmetic purchases have no place in it. »
👎 anonymous review · 31 h played
« New update rolled around and ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ all my progress down the drain, »
👎 anonymous review · 55 h played
« I don’t recommend this game anymore because the direction shifted too hard toward paid DLCs. »
👎 anonymous review · 55 h played
« Très bon moment sur ce jeu, beaucoup de possibilités et de réflexions »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played

In players' words

« j'aime les convoyeurs et les puzzles »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played
« Très déçu, je ne vais pas pousser plus loin ! Je ne retrouve pas le charme du premier ! »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« the factory must grow! ha nan c'est pas celui la mais tout aussi excellent tout en etant plus facile que factorio »
👍 anonymous review · 108 h played
« Seems like a great game but the Steam Deck experience is quite poor. I don't think it's really worth it if you'e not playing with keyboard and mouse, which is a shame. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Jeux d’usine sympatique. Très pure. »
👍 anonymous review · 87 h played
« Game is decent and runs well but I protest the DLC. It is not a free-to-play game, so these types of cosmetic purchases have no place in it. »
👎 anonymous review · 31 h played
« BED DE JEU POUR TRYHARD PENDANT DES JOURS ET DES NUITS »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« New update rolled around and ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ all my progress down the drain, »
👎 anonymous review · 55 h played
« exceptionnel, tranquille, intelligent »
👍 anonymous review · 63 h played
« I don’t recommend this game anymore because the direction shifted too hard toward paid DLCs. »
👎 anonymous review · 55 h played
« Shapez 2 est capable tout comme le premier jeu de détruire une vie sociale. Je recommande vivement. »
👍 anonymous review · 63 h played
« Très bon moment sur ce jeu, beaucoup de possibilités et de réflexions »
👍 anonymous review · 39 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
91 % pos · n=149
Content / longevity
88 % pos · n=34
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=22
Interface / UX
86 % pos · n=21
Performance
50 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=8
Value for money
25 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
33 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay14913595
Content / longevity343013
Graphics / art222110
Interface / UX211812
Performance16835
Audio / music8800
Value for money4103
Stability / bugs4004
Story / writing3102
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 40 h on median; those who dislike it: 29 h.

<2h
20 % (n=5)
2-10h
88 % (n=52)
10-25h
97 % (n=91)
>25h
94 % (n=252)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 97% positive97MayJun 2026 : 91% positive91JunJul 2026 : 99% positive99Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 83 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics provide a highly engaging experience, with 135 positive mentions out of 149 regarding the gameplay.
  • Visual presentation is widely praised, garnering 21 positive mentions out of 22 for its graphics.
  • The sheer volume of content satisfies the player base, evidenced by 30 positive mentions out of 34.
  • The user interface is intuitive for complex tasks, receiving 18 positive mentions out of 21.
  • Audio design hits the mark perfectly, with 8 positive mentions out of 8.

Weaknesses

  • Technical stability remains an area for improvement, with 4 negative mentions specifically citing bugs.
  • Performance consistency is occasionally questioned, resulting in 5 negative mentions out of 16.
  • The perceived value of the title is contested by a small minority, with 3 negative mentions out of 4 regarding price.

Who is it for?

This title is essential for fans of automation games and logistical puzzles who enjoy losing themselves in the meditative flow of optimizing production lines. It is a perfect fit for those seeking a low-stress yet mentally stimulating simulation.

Verdict

Shapez 2 masterfully refines the factory-building genre, offering a polished and deeply addictive loop that keeps players returning for more. While minor technical hiccups occur, the overall experience is polished, satisfying, and highly recommended for any strategy enthusiast.

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shapez 2 - Factory: 93/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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