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Shapez - Factory Game is a single player simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Create an abstract factory

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Simulation

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Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,031 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

optimization8 negative mentions

Great factory-building gameplay that is engaging and addictive.
Minimalist design that makes it easy to understand and play.
No ads or microtransactions, providing a pure gaming experience.

Frequent bugs and performance issues, especially in later levels.
Requires an internet connection to play the full game, even after purchase.
Controls can be clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating.

optimization
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
20%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly in the mid to late stages, where players experience severe lag and performance issues that can render it unplayable. Many users report that the game runs smoothly initially but becomes increasingly frustrating due to bugs and a lack of optimization settings, especially on mobile devices. Overall, while the game is praised for its engaging mechanics, the poor optimization detracts from the overall experience.
- “Awesome minimalist factory optimization game.”
- “You can upgrade buildings and systems as new mechanics are introduced, making optimization super satisfying.”
- “The simple abstract aesthetics give it a clean look and a focus on the component layout and optimization.”
- “Performance issues lead to bugs which break the game entirely.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and quickly starts lagging.”
- “Late game is practically impossible due to the performance problems.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, random freezes, and significant bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly in the mobile version. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to crashes and unresponsive UI elements, while some note that the game is not yet ready for full release. Despite its enjoyable gameplay, the overall experience is marred by these persistent stability issues.
- “Runs great on my phone.”
- “Secondly, the game just randomly freezes, so you have to force close the game, losing some of the builds you recently did.”
- “However, this mobile version is so buggy that it has become infuriating, and I cannot stand to play it anymore in this early beta state.”
- “From constant UI glitches to randomly failing to save for hours without warning and losing a few hours of playtime.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
44%
9%
The gameplay is described as highly addictive and fun, with a strong emphasis on factory-building mechanics that challenge players while allowing for strategic optimization. However, users have reported significant issues with performance, particularly on mobile devices, including lag and control difficulties. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the clean UI, lack of intrusive ads, and the opportunity to try the game for free before purchasing.
- “Highly addictive and fun factorio-like gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay, and no annoying ads - gives you the opportunity to try it out for free before charging money, as well!”
- “You can upgrade buildings and systems as new mechanics are introduced, making optimization super satisfying.”
- “I play a lot of factory games including Factorio, Mindustry, and Satisfactory, but this game has by far the worst control mechanics I have ever experienced.”
- “I just lost an entire day's worth of gameplay because apparently autosave wasn't working or something.”
- “Half the buildings are also just invisible, making gameplay near impossible.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
6%
50%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads, microtransactions, and timers, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience. Players value the opportunity to try the game for free before committing to a one-time purchase for the full version, although some express frustration over certain features being locked behind this purchase. Overall, the game is seen as a fair deal with a focus on gameplay rather than monetization tactics.
- “Surprised that a game this good has no ads.”
- “Fair price, no ads, no pay to progress, which I am delighted about.”
- “It's a one-time purchase, no ads or microtransactions.”
- “In-app purchases are awkward and dumb for the end user, in my scenario.”
- “It especially doesn't help for a game that has no vs mode, isn't competitive, and doesn't have ads.”
- “Might be better down the road if there are other monetary concepts added, e.g., ads.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their clean and simple aesthetic, which enhances gameplay on mobile devices. While the visuals are appealing and contribute to a satisfying experience, some users report occasional graphical glitches and performance issues, particularly when producing a high volume of items. Overall, the art style is appreciated for its clarity, though some players desire options for lower graphics settings to improve performance.
- “Keeping the graphics and the interface simple and unobtrusive, they've managed to piece together an automation game that not only looks and plays superbly well on a mobile device, but that maybe even plays at its best on these devices.”
- “This game's graphics are super clean and the controls are very clear.”
- “The simple abstract aesthetics give it a clean look and a focus on the component layout and optimization.”
- “There are some graphical glitches; to get rid of them, restarting the game is an easy solution, but it needs some updates.”
- “For wishes, I only want lower graphics options like on PC, because the textures are unnecessarily high quality.”
- “Visuals are not good.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for being mesmerizing and addictive, enhancing the overall experience with a groovy soundtrack that complements the clean visuals. However, some users have reported issues with static and interruptions when playing their own music in the background. Overall, the game's music is considered a standout feature, perfect for relaxing or casual play.
- “The music is mesmerizing!”
- “Wonderful game, wonderful music, and it is really addictive.”
- “I love the music and it's great for a lazy day or really anywhere when you're not busy.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while achievement grinding is enjoyable and rewarding, the process can become tedious, especially as upgrades increase the complexity of tasks. Issues with the blueprint tool and menu navigation further contribute to the grind, making certain building activities feel cumbersome. Overall, the game is seen as a relaxing experience, but the grind can detract from the enjoyment at times.
- “You can delete everything, but that is tedious and the problems happen faster the more upgrades you get.”
- “Belts are kinda bugged, so building compact factories like on desktop becomes very tedious.”
- “Game is great but starts getting more grindy later on, which should be fixed by the blueprint tool, but it is barely usable and will exit out of the tool if you zoom out too far, which is practically impossible to avoid, especially if copying large sections of the factory.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's controls, particularly the inaccurate placement of items and the inability to disable unwanted vibrations, leading to a negative emotional experience that detracts from their enjoyment and engagement with the tutorial.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's story provides a strong sense of purpose, but the frequent changes in quests can become overwhelming for players. However, technical issues, such as bugs and unresponsive controls, significantly hinder the overall experience, making it difficult for some to fully engage with the narrative.
- “The story provides a good sense of purpose, but the frequently changing quests can get overwhelming quickly.”
- “A good sense of purpose, but frequently changing quests can get overwhelming quickly.”
- “This game would be awesome, but unfortunately I can't play it because it has so many bugs. Placing basically anything is really frustrating because the game does not recognize my touches 70% of the time. I tried with the S-Pen and the same story.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized by a chill atmosphere that complements its simple yet deep automation mechanics, creating a relaxing experience for players.
- “A very simple automation game with lots of depth and a very chill atmosphere.”

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Shapez - Factory Game is a simulation game.

Shapez - Factory Game is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 258 hours playing Shapez - Factory Game.

Shapez - Factory Game was developed by Playdigious.

Shapez - Factory Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Shapez - Factory Game is a single player game.

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