Steam app 1318690 · updated 13 Sep 2026, 07:25 UTC
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
76 months, June 2020 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 425 hourly samples from 14 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
13 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 292 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
shapez was released on Jun 7, 2020.
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45 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Feb 2022 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
We're super excited to announce puzzlez - a shapez game!This is a standalone game that focuses more on the puzzle aspect of the shapez franchise, and is an evolution of the puzzle DLC for shapez 1!We originally planned this as a DLC for…
Chris_TobSprThe 1.0 release of shapez 2 is AVAILABLE NOW, bringing a whole lot of new features and improvements to the table – especially compared to shapez 1! Much of the feedback and untapped potential of the first shapez has been addressed in shapez…
JelleBeen meaning to pick up shapez 2, or just missed out on the launch discount? You can now pick up the game with 25% off, the deepest discount so far! shapez 2 uses many of the game elements of shapez, but with tons of new features and ways…
JelleIt's here! Shapez 2 is officially available! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2162800/shapez_2/ Shapez 2 is finally out in Early Access and we couldn't be more excited to see you all play it! We'd like to thank everyone involved with…
JelleHello everyone! We’ve shared a lot of information the last couple months, so we’d like to recap everything you should know for the Early Access release of shapez 2 tomorrow. Launch time…
JelleHey guys! Before shapez 2 releases on August 15 (that’s less than a week!) I wanted to do a personal post about the history of shapez 2 and what to expect during early access. We’ve been super transparent in the development process so far…
JelleHello everyone! We’re super excited and proud to announce that shapez 2 will release into Early Access on August 15th, 2024! Almost exactly a year after the Reveal Trailer, you’ll finally be able to play the Early Access of shapez 2. Watch…
JelleWhether you’re looking for something similar to shapez or just can’t decide between shapez and Mini Metro, we have something for you. We’ve partnered up with our friends over at Dinosaur Polo Club to bring you the ‘Subways and shapez’…
JelleHello everyone! We’re getting very close to wrapping up development on the shapez 2 Early Access release build. At the end of last week we released Alpha 23 with 23.1 and 23.2 – the last Patreon-exclusive Alpha build – following shortly…
JelleHello everyone! With the Early Access release of shapez 2 set for August, we’re creeping ever closer to finishing development. Our current focus lies on remaining visuals and polish, especially when it comes to the UI. However, we still…
JelleHello everyone! Put it in your calendar, our Early Access release should be in Mid-August! We’re 97% sure we’ll make that, so while the odds are very good it’s not completely impossible that we’ll still need to reschedule.…
JelleHello everyone! We got quite a few requests in our devlog feedback survey to talk about Fluids! It's a subject we haven't really talked about much before, mostly in passing and progress. So, let's have a look through what we're working with…
JelleHello everyone! It's been a little while since we've done a progress devlog! We have a couple of bigger changes and various small improvements across the game, so let's take a look. As a side note, thank you to everyone who filled in the…
JelleHello everyone! Last devlog we talked about trains, so let's look at your other option today: Space Belts. You'll likely be using these a lot, so let's take a look at what we're working with.…
JelleHello everyone! It's finally time to talk about possibly the most anticipated feature of shapez 2: Trains! We'll keep the intro short, but please remember to wishlist shapez 2! There's a high chance you already have (in which case, thank…
JelleHello everyone! We have something a little bit different for you today! Our topic for this devlog is the future – more specifically, where we are with the development of shapez 2, what still needs to be done and how we’re looking at the…
JelleHello everyone! It’s been a while since you last had a look into our progress. In fact, we haven’t really updated you since the release of the demo! While we already did a deep dive into the evolution of the Research System (which you can…
JelleHello everyone! A popular point of feedback on the demo was the research system. It's kinda a hassle to navigate and you couldn't really play how you want to play, unlock what you want to unlock. We went back to the drawing board and took…
JelleHello everyone! The demo period has been very insightful for us, so today we’d like to talk you through some of our learnings from the demo and our plans leading up to the Early Access release. Though, there’s something else we’d like to…
JelleHello everyone! Thank you all for playing the shapez 2 Demo! As a little thank you gift, we have a small content update for you. This update adds pins to the game alongside some new demo challenges to go with it! Be sure to read on, as the…
JelleHello everyone! Update: Please note this event is quite old, and the demo was only available for a limited time. Right now, we can't give you an estimate if and when another demo will be available. Sorry! Today is the day! You can…
JelleHello everyone! We’re incredibly excited and proud to finally announce that the shapez 2 Demo will become available this very month! Starting from January 25th, you’ll finally be able to play shapez 2 to your heart’s content. The demo will…
JelleHey everyone! Before we get into this progress devlog, I, the tobspr team and everyone else involved with Shapez 2 would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and an amazing 2024. It's been a wild year and we’re super proud of what we…
JelleHey everyone! Ever had your thoughts wander off to shapez while on the train, at work or at a boring family gathering? What if you could take shapez with you at all times? We are super excited to announce that, in collaboration with…
JelleHey everyone! It’s time for another progress devlog! Last month we’ve been hard at work nailing down the details of the upcoming Shapez 2 demo. To get into the upcoming Steam Next Fest, we have to submit the demo early January. With the…
JelleHello everyone! One of the biggest differences between Shapez 1 and Shapez 2 is, of course, the visual upgrade. The transition from 2D to 3D is an enormous task, and we spare no effort to guarantee we will ace this step forward. For this…
JelleHey everyone! Happy progress blog day! We’ve been working a lot on the visual presentation of Shapez 2. This includes everything from making the game easier to navigate, as well as making the whole factory-building aspect (which is quite…
JelleHey everyone! We get a lot of questions about performance, so we thought it would be a good idea to take you through our progress of optimizing Shapez 2 to run as smoothly as possible. We asked Lorenzo, one of our developers, to take you…
JelleHey everyone! It’s time for another progression blog. These past two weeks were all about visual improvements to the shapes, building and various menus & UI! As per usual, make sure you wishlist shapez 2 here on Steam to support the…
JelleHey guys! While we are currently super busy working on Shapez 2, we have partnered with Prismatika & Playdigious to bring shapez 1 to mobile devices! Shapez Mobile will release on December 5th on iOS and Android.…
tobspr GamesHey everyone! We’re working on a new shape type that’s coming to shapez 2: Crystals. These crystals will massively shake up the endgame and come with a couple of handling instructions. Before we get into it, be sure to wishlist shapez 2 if…
JelleHey everyone! It’s been a little while since the last devlog. We’ve been very busy with the Gameplay Reveal trailer from two weeks ago, which was then followed up by Gamescom. However, we’re back now! So let’s discuss what we’ve been…
JelleHey everyone! It’s been a long time coming, but it’s finally here: we now have a Reveal Trailer for shapez 2! Watch it on YouTube: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2162800/shapez_2/ Shapez 2 is all about building the biggest…
JelleHey guys! First of all, I apologize for the short break on devlogs. We are super busy working on the reveal trailer right now (which we want to showcase somewhere in August) which is why I simply lacked the time to do those detailed…
tobspr GamesHey everyone! Today I wanted to give you some insights about the fluids in Shapez 2! As always, be sure to wishlist & follow Shapez 2 to get a notification on important updates: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2162800/shapez_2/ Alright…
tobspr GamesHey everyone! First of all, I want to apologize for the late devlog. A lot of stuff is happening right now, and it's hard to find time in between! News We are slowly growing the team - last week we welcomed Lorenzo who will help with the…
tobspr GamesHey guys! In this devlog I wanted to share some insights how the map in shapez 2 works, which is mainly based around the concept of building space stations platforms. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2162800/shapez_2/ Here's a quick…
tobspr GamesHey everyone! As promised in the last devlog, I wanted to cover the changes and new mechanics regarding item stacking in Shapez 2! However, I wanted to also quickly mention that we have a new logo for Shapez 2: New Logo…
tobspr GamesHey everyone again! The response to the latest devlog was super positive, so I thought I'd try to give you more regular updates now! This devlog is covering the topic of cutters, rotationally dependent shapes and much more. Enjoy the read!…
tobspr GamesHey everyone! I wanted to give you an update on the development of Shapez 2, our current plans and more! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2162800/shapez_2/ News Funding Secured Shapez 2 will be partially funded by the German Government…
tobspr GamesHey everyone! We wanted to give you an update about the current state, plans and roadmap of Shapez 2. First of all, if you haven't wishlisted and followed the store page yet, this is the best way to get notified about updates, giveaways…
tobspr GamesHello together! First of all, we are still waiting for the answer of the funding for Shapez 2, which we expect in January or February. So, since the funding is not settled right now, we can't guarantee that Shapez 2 will ever be released.…
tobspr GamesHey all! As some of you might have noticed, we just launched the Steam store page for Shapez 2! Please wishlist the game, follow and share it on social media! This really helps us incredibly, and shows that we are on the right track!…
tobspr IT SolutionsHey all! You might have noticed that it's been a bit quieter around shapez lately. That's mainly because I'm already working on a prototype for shapez 2! Unfortunately, the basic structure of shapez 1 is such that it is very difficult to…
tobspr IT SolutionsHey all! Since I was asked very often, I just released a new update for shapez that allows you to play the full version of shapez in your browser, completely without downloading Steam! All you need is the Full Edition of shapez (base game +…
tobspr IT SolutionsHey everyone, As you might have seen, the logo has changed a bit overnight, as well as the name of the game - "shapez.io" is now just called "shapez". I decided to do this because ".io" games have a relatively negative image, and because…
tobspr IT SolutionsHey all! From now on shapez.io is also available on macOS. There is currently only an x64 build but ARM builds are planned (The x64 build runs fine on M1 though). I wish you a lot of fun! Also, please report any issues in the discord…
tobspr IT SolutionsHey guys! It took a bit longer than expected, but I'm happy to announce the winners of the the $1,200 Modding Contest! Since there were so many great mods, I have decided to introduce an additional 4th and 5th place, each valued at $50. So…
tobspr IT SolutionsHey there! I just released the 1.5.1 update on Steam, which adds official support for Mods! Installing Mods So, how do mods work exactly? First of all, the official platform for mods can be found at shapez.mod.io. On this platform you can…
tobspr IT SolutionsHi all! After a long break I finally found time to work on shapez.io again, and I've taken the opportunity to add official support for mods! The 1.5.0 update adds support for mods, and it will be released on February 25th 2022. (Save the…
tobspr IT SolutionsEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| shapez - Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 22 Jun 2021 |
| shapez - Puzzle DLC | WindowsmacOSLinux | 22 Jun 2021 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | shapezio.exe | --disable-direct-composition --in-process-gpu | windows 64 | |
| Launch | play.sh | --disable-direct-composition --in-process-gpu | linux 64 | |
| Launch | shapez.app/Contents/MacOS/shapezio | --disable-direct-composition --in-process-gpu | macos |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataRoaming | shapez.io/saves | *.* and below |
LinuxXdgDataHome | shapez.io/saves | *.* and below |
MacHome | /Library/Preferences/shapez.io/saves | *.* and below |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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