shapez 2

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Shapez 2 is a top-down factory-building game where you extract, process, and manipulate geometric shapes to create various products. Players can build unique factories using different shapes as building blocks, with the option to support the game for additional music and rollercoaster-inspired track pieces for space railways. The developers actively involve the community in the development process and welcome feedback on upcoming features and improvements. NO RELEASE DATE MENTIONED.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,035 reviews

gameplay192 positive mentions

grinding69 negative mentions

Shapez 2 offers a relaxing and addictive factory-building experience with no resource management, allowing players to focus solely on design and optimization.
The game features intuitive controls, a polished user interface, and vibrant graphics that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
With a gradual increase in complexity and the introduction of new mechanics like trains and multi-layered platforms, Shapez 2 keeps players engaged and encourages creative problem-solving.

Some players find the game can become repetitive, as many factories are built for single-use tasks and then deleted, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
The performance can drop significantly in late-game scenarios with large factories, causing frustration for players with extensive builds.
While the game is praised for its simplicity, some players feel it lacks depth compared to other factory games, missing the resource management and strategic planning elements that add challenge.

gameplay
550 mentions
35 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Shapez 2 has been widely praised for its intuitive mechanics, smooth progression, and engaging factory-building experience, building upon the strengths of its predecessor while introducing new features and quality-of-life improvements. Players appreciate the absence of survival elements, allowing for a focus on automation and creativity, with a well-paced learning curve that gradually introduces complexity. Overall, the game is described as addictive and satisfying, making it a standout title in the factory automation genre.
- “Shapes 2 is a standout experience that brilliantly combines meticulous engineering with addictive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is a perfect blend of challenging yet relaxing, allowing you to focus on building, designing, and optimizing without the need for tedious resource gathering.”
- “The core mechanic of refining shapes and colors remains as addictive as ever, especially with the addition of new tools and mechanics that deepen the challenge.”
- “The issue is that the mechanical gameplay is basically identical to shapez 1, which is a fraction of the cost.”
- “After just a few hours of learning these mechanics and setting up blueprint platforms for each task, the challenge pretty much disappears.”
- “Another turn-off is that this game is indeed a lot of repeating the same menial things, a lot of the mechanics added in are either tedious or that it just seems rather boring.”
graphics
403 mentions
56 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics in Shapez 2 have received widespread acclaim for their stunning 3D visuals, which represent a significant upgrade from the original 2D graphics. Players appreciate the clean, colorful aesthetic and the smooth animations that enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it visually engaging and satisfying. However, some users have noted performance issues on lower-end systems, indicating that the game can be demanding on hardware despite its polished appearance.
- “The graphics are stunning, the music is even better than in shapez (somehow).”
- “The graphics are beautiful, music is soothing.”
- “The graphics are a massive step up from the original and it seems well optimized from what I've played.”
- “I usually struggle to open the game without it crashing, and when I do, I am lucky to get 20 fps on ultra low quality graphics.”
- “The only real downside to shapez 2 is that it is basically just a graphical update to shapez.”
- “The one gripe I have with the game is the upgrade in graphical fidelity in comparison to the first game in the series does hamper the game a bit sometimes, unlike the original shapez.”
music
341 mentions
61 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in Shapez 2 has received widespread acclaim for its calming and immersive qualities, with many players praising the soundtrack as a perfect complement to the gameplay. The soundtrack features a mix of original tracks and remixes from the first game, creating a chill atmosphere that enhances the factory-building experience. Players recommend the supporter edition for additional music, noting that the soundtrack is not only enjoyable but also serves as a great backdrop for extended play sessions.
- “The soundtrack is perfect and very calming.”
- “The music is such a vibe.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay and polish.”
- “The only thing I don't like about this game is half the soundtrack being locked away in the supporter edition, but the game is way too good for me to care that much about it.”
- “Except maybe the music, it isn't bad or anything but it lacks variety and becomes grating after 10 hours or so.”
- “Somethings wrong, even with the supporters edition I'm still hearing the same few songs over and over again.”
optimization
178 mentions
35 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed feedback. While many players appreciate its focus on pure optimization without resource management or pressure, some have reported performance issues, particularly in late-game scenarios with large factories. Developers have acknowledged these concerns and are working on performance improvements, which players are hopeful will enhance the experience further.
- “No stress, no resource management, no cost for trial and error - only pure and simple optimization.”
- “Overall, shapez 2 is a near-perfect sequel for those looking to lose themselves in logical design and endless optimization.”
- “Excellent factory game, it takes away some of the traditional tedium that's associated with them (limited resources, building costs and construction time, enemies) and gives you an experience entirely focused on automation, efficiency, and optimization.”
- “The performance isn't fantastic right now; I average around 20 fps in my save currently.”
- “Sadly, I am currently experiencing bad performance due to building too big of a factory, so I think that's an issue that needs to be addressed.”
- “The game has some optimization issues and some minor flaws that I hope get ironed out during the early access period, but it's worth the price tag either way.”
grinding
78 mentions
3 % positive mentions
9 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
Reviews of the grinding aspect in the game highlight a mixed experience; while many players appreciate the streamlined mechanics that reduce tedious resource gathering, others find certain elements repetitive and monotonous, especially at higher difficulty levels. The introduction of blueprints and automation helps alleviate some of the grind, but some players still feel that the game can become tedious after extended play. Overall, the game is praised for its focus on building and optimization rather than traditional grinding, though some players still encounter moments of repetitiveness.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “Unfortunately, they are incredibly tedious to use when desiring to simply export one resource, especially when you only have a few areas on each platform to export from.”
- “Shapez 2 was very fun at the smaller scale, but it quickly became tedious once I reached the train stage.”
- “The repetitive hoarding of many different shapes, down to the very first unchanged ones was tedious.”
story
73 mentions
10 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
26 % negative mentions
The game is largely devoid of a traditional narrative, focusing instead on pure factory-building mechanics and automation. Players appreciate the lack of story elements, allowing for a sandbox experience centered on logistics and efficiency, though some express a desire for a more integrated narrative or context to enhance the gameplay. Overall, the absence of a storyline is seen as a non-issue for many, as the gameplay itself provides ample challenges and progression opportunities.
- “The game progression, both the major and the side quests, are fun and reasonably difficult.”
- “I love that there is a primary line of main missions/goals, and then a ton of side goals that you can pursue while your factory is making the amount of items needed for the primary, and those will award you upgrade points to open new items or faster components.”
- “Right from the start, the certification missions, the side missions, the upgrade system, to the blueprints, to the space stations, to the space trains, all of it is executed with immense care.”
- “The developer needs to add a story to this game.”
- “There is no real story that guides or handholds you, just pure factory building fun.”
- “The game lacks a strong storyline or narrative elements, focusing primarily on gameplay mechanics.”
stability
37 mentions
43 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
57 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and minimal bugs or glitches, especially on various platforms like M1 Macs and Steam Decks. However, some players have experienced issues such as freezing during auto-saves and minor glitches, particularly in late-game scenarios. Despite these occasional hiccups, the game is considered well-optimized and feels complete for an early access title.
- “The game feels complete already, bug free (for me, so far, even playing on Linux Mint), polished and thought out.”
- “I'm reviewing this as the game is in early access, but I'm impressed with how fully featured, bug free, and well optimized it is already!”
- “Suddenly 5 hours of my day had passed, the game ran 100%, no glitches, no crashes, good frame rate, worked well with the 32:9 ultrawide screen.”
- “The game freezes on autosave on both Mac and PC.”
- “As for the flaws, unfortunately, every time the game freezes and stops responding when windows pop up, e.g. when advancing after a level.”
- “I upgraded to 0.8 and the freezes make it unplayable.”
replayability
21 mentions
19 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag among users. While many praise its depth, complexity, and the variety of difficulty options that enhance replay value, some feel it can become tedious after a few playthroughs. The introduction of custom modes and the ability to optimize factory layouts contribute to a rewarding experience, suggesting that replayability may improve with future updates.
- “The gameplay is more complex than in Shapez 1 (especially the extra two floors make it possible to find some interesting layouts), and the difficulty options increase replayability a lot.”
- “Great replayability as you understand the game mechanics better and develop your blueprint library.”
- “This open-ended approach not only makes the game incredibly replayable but also allows for a rewarding sense of personal achievement.”
- “For me, the game lacks in replayability; it became tedious after one game on hard and another on insane.”
- “My main issue with it is that replayability is really low; once you get a mam (make anything machine) going, then it becomes an idle game.”
- “Too short, not much replayability.”
atmosphere
16 mentions
44 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its stunning graphics, rich environments, and soothing soundtrack, creating a relaxing and immersive experience. Players appreciate the blend of engaging visuals and calming audio, which enhances the enjoyment of factory-building and puzzle-solving without any sense of urgency. Overall, the atmosphere is described as hypnotic, chill, and perfect for those seeking a stress-free gaming experience.
- “Graphics are top-notch, the environments are rich and atmospheric, and the alien AI is no joke.”
- “Where this game differs from the classics like Satisfactory and Factorio is the chill atmosphere.”
- “What it does have is a relaxing atmosphere, plenty of (infinite?) puzzles, chill music, and a complete lack of urgency or anxiety.”
- “The gentle hum of machinery, the click of components snapping into place, and the subtle background music all contribute to the game’s soothing atmosphere.”
humor
16 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its quirky mechanics and playful visuals, such as "funny shapes" and unexpected interactions, which contribute to a lighthearted experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, although some express frustration with technical issues that detract from the fun. Overall, the humor adds a charming layer to the puzzle-solving experience, making it enjoyable for many.
- “Funny shapes make my brain feel fuzzy.”
- “Fun factory builder game, that makes me need to spend 10 hours just to cut something as optimally as possible, just to make my brain feel that funny way.”
- “I like the bits of humor added as well (must agree to not build spaghetti factories), a little bit goes a long way.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional engagement in the game lacking, as the absence of enemies or meaningful challenges leads to a repetitive and unfulfilling experience. Unlocking support pins further reinforces this sense of detachment, diminishing the overall emotional impact.
- “Unlocking support pins made me feel even more certain of that.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is viewed positively, as it offers substantial new features and mechanics that enhance gameplay rather than simply serving as a cash grab. Players appreciate the added depth and creativity provided by the new elements, which justify the investment.