Steam app 2389040 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:52 UTC
In ShapeHero Factory, you’re the engineer of an ever-evolving paint-fuelled factory that spits out magical, shape-based warriors. Send them into battle - to death or glory - then build an even better factory on your next run.
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
23 months, November 2024 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, 436 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 281 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
ShapeHero Factory was released on 17 Sep, 2025.
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50 developer announcements, May 2025 to Jul 2026 · times in UTC
・Fixed an issue where the "Ink Coating" would cause some UI elements to display the "Battle Deploy Speed" incorrectly.・Fixed an issue where ink generated by the "Mixer" or "Albedo Maker" would have reduced flow rate under certain…
Patch notesHello everyone!The Steam Tower Defense Fest is currently in full swing, and to celebrate our participation, we’ve launched a sale! You can grab the game at 20% off for a limited time! 🎉If you’ve had ShapeHero Factory on your radar, now is…
s-fukudaHello, everyone!The Steam Tower Defense Fest is finally here! While many new players are discovering ShapeHero Factory for the first time, we wanted to take a moment to thank YOU, our incredible community of factory-building masters for…
s-fukudaShapeHero Factory is being featured at SHIBUYA GAMES WEEK 2026: Ekimae Game Parkstarting this today in Japan!There’s more: On the day of the event, we’re hosting a special Developer Talk featuring our director, mamiya! ⚡️The session will…
s-fukuda・Fixed an issue where the "Inserter" would not function correctly when resuming from continue data.
Patch notes- Fixed an issue in the ""Minions' Dan Dojo"" where removing a statue required a pickaxe after a measurement was taken.- Fixed an issue in the ""Minions' Dan Dojo"" where the ""Quit"" button would not work under certain conditions after…
Patch notesHello everyone!We are so excited to announce a Steam sale going hand-in-hand with the new major update! Get ShapeHero Factory for a whopping 25% OFF within the sale period!⌛️Until: Feb. 11 10:00 AM PT 2026Don't miss out on the enhanced…
s-fukudaHello everyone!We're kicking off 2026 with Major Update Vol. 3!This update is packed with highly requested features, based on your feedback.1️⃣ Box SelectThe long-awaited copy & paste function is finally here! Using this function, it is now…
s-fukudaHere we are, welcoming 2026! We hope this year brings you warmth, luck, and kindness in all the little ways that matter!We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks for your amazing support over the past year.We are always…
s-fukuda🎄Merry Christmas from ShapeHero Factory!🎁To everyone who played ShapeHero Factory, sent us messages, or shared feedback... Thank you so much for your support!🎅💫2025 has been a huge year for us.From development milestones and showing the…
s-fukudaHello everyone!We're pleased to announce that ShapeHero Factory is a part of Steam Winnter Sale 2025 startinng today!Sale ends: January 6th, 2026 10:00am PTBe sure not to miss the 20% discount!
s-fukudaHello, everyone!🎄✨🎁✨ The Holiday Update is live right now! ✨🎁Event Period:December 17, 2025 (Wed) – January 5, 2026 (Mon) 7:00 PM PT1️⃣ Seasonal Challenge ModeIntroducing... “Holiday Present Express”🚂🎁In this special seasonal challenge…
s-fukudaA minor version update has been released.Here are the main updates for this version.・Added a new piece of Equipment, "Smart Spell Generator".・Added the research "Unlock Smart Spell Generator" to the Research Tree "Smart Equipment".In…
Patch notesHello everyone!Today, we would like to ask you for a small favor because it's that time of year... Christmas Steam Awards!✨If ShapeHero Factory has made you smile, panic, scream, or accidentally create an infinite spaghetti conveyor hell…
s-fukudaA minor version update has been released.Here are the main updates for this version.・Fixed various unstable behaviors around pipes, including cases where Ink that should have been sufficient would incorrectly run out.・Added a config option…
Patch notesHello everyone!Halloween is just around the corner!Have you decided what you’ll dress up as this year? 👻😈The other day, I overheard our Minions chatting something about pumpkins and decorations…🎃We couldn’t quite figure out what they were…
s-fukudaA minor version update has been released.・Adjusted and added cutscenes to clarify the path to Ex Stages.・Added reroll feature to the Shop (Cost: 20)
Patch notesA minor version update has been released.This update mainly addresses bug fixes.・Fixed an issue where the "Field Guide" could not be opened under certain conditions.・Fixed an issue in "Challenge" Mode where "Relics" related to the "Shop"…
Patch notesHello everyone!A Seasonal Hero Skinis currently in development🏭Which hero will be dressed in a costume?That's a secret that will be revealed in just a few days🥰(oops, did I just say costume?)Stay tuned!✨
s-fukudaWe have an important update to share with you today.The previously mentioned price adjustment for ShapeHero Factory has finally been approved.Starting October 19th PDT, the game will reflect its new planned price.Since the start of Early…
s-fukudaThis patch addresses issues that occurred only in version 1.0.7. We apologize for the delay in delivering this fix. Thanks to your reports, we were able to identify and address the issue promptly. We truly appreciate your feedback. ・Fixed…
Patch notesA minor version update has been released. Here are the main updates for this version. ・Added the ability to skip cutscenes related to Ex Stages. ・Fixed an issue where the Boss in Ex Stage battles could behave unexpectedly when using Meteor…
Patch notesUpdated to v1.0.6 This update mainly addresses bug fixes. ・Fixed an issue where Bridge Conveyors could be placed in unintended ways. ・Fixed an issue where, under certain conditions, Conveyor Belts were not properly replaced when using the…
Patch notesIt’s nearly 10 days since our full release.In that time, we’ve been truly moved every day by your incredible support. Thanks to you, we reached #1 worldwide on Steam’s “New & Trending” and topped the Switch 2 download rankings. We’re deeply…
s-fukudaUpdated to v1.0.5 Fixed an issue where continuing from continue data would cause the game to become unprogressable if Bridge Conveyors or Joints had been placed using methods that should not be allowed due to a bug. ※ This fix is a…
Patch notesUpdated to v1.0.4 This patch focuses on bug fixes. ・Fixed an issue where input and output processing was delayed when running the game at 2x or 3x speed. This resolves various issues caused by increased game speed. ・Fixed an issue where…
Patch notesUpdated to v1.0.3 This patch focuses on bug fixes. ・Adjusted the relic "Air Pump" to be exclusive to the Spell Master. ・Fixed an issue where the "SKIP" button did not appear during relic reward selection, even when the relic "Safe Discard"…
Patch notesFixed an issue where certain Heroes and Spells would no longer appear during battle.
Patch notesThis patch focuses on bug fixes. ・Fixed an issue where the application could crash under certain conditions after obtaining the Ordeal of Wisdom: "For every 4 Research Points (green) consumed, gain Research Points (red) +1". ・Fixed an issue…
Patch notes(This patch note is fully machine-translated. We apologize for any awkward phrasing, but due to the volume of content we could not finish human translation in time.) ShapeHero Factory has now reached its official release (v1.0.0). We would…
Patch notesHello everyone, We are excited to announce that ShapeHero Factory has officially left Early Access and is now available as a FULL RELEASE! Thanks to the incredible feedback from our community, we’ve made major strides to bring exciting…
s-fukudaThank you so much for playing ShapeHero Factory so far and for all the invaluable feedback you've given us. We've tried to incorporate as much of your input as possible, and today at 0:00 (PDT), we finally released the official version! The…
s-fukudaTOMORROW IS THE DAY!The long-awaited Ver 1.0 of ShapeHero Factory goes live at…🕛 0:00 (PDT)🕘 9:00 (CEST)But before that, there’s one last thing we must share. Something about…🔥The ultimate hidden ace: EX Stage🔥To access an EX Stage, you’ll…
s-fukudaOnly 2 days left until the launch of ShapeHero Factory ver. 1.0!Today, let us share about one of the upgrades that all the hardcore gamers out there have been anticipating... Ascensions!!🕯️🕯️We’ve added 3 new Ascension levels, increasing…
s-fukudaOnly 3 days left until the launch of ShapeHero Factory ver. 1.0!Today, we're introducing the brand-new Statues & Tablets system!The "Hero Statues" and "Spell Tablets" are new equipments designed specifically for synthesis. Simply place a…
s-fukudaOnly 4 days left until the launch of ShapeHero Factory ver. 1.0!Today, lets dive into some of the strategy systems that went through a dramatic upgrade!🙌⭐️The Research Tree Evolves!New Additions: 1Changes & Adjustments: 11Removed: 1Based on…
s-fukudaOnly 5 days left until the launch of ShapeHero Factory ver. 1.0✨The countdown starts now!!And to celebrate, we're kicking off a series of reveals!Starting today, we’ll be showing off some of the brand-new features and major upgrades coming…
s-fukudaHello everyone!Great news!!The full release date has been moved up!👆 Instead of September 18, the update will now launch ONE DAY EARLIER, on September 17! 🎉Here's our latest trailer!We pushed development hard because we wanted you to enjoy…
s-fukudaHello everyone!It's that time of the year again!Tokyo Game Show🎉✨ ShapeHero Factory will be showcased once again at Tokyo Game Show 2025, Japan’s largest gaming event, taking place from September 25th! 🏭This year is particularly special...…
s-fukudaHello everyone!The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived…We’re beyond excited to announce that…ShapeHero Factory will officially launch in its FULL RELEASE on September 18th!🎉✨🏭The improvements and balancing would not have…
s-fukudaHello everyone!We’re super excited to be part of gamescom 2025🎉✨If you’re attending, come visit us and try out our demo🎮🏭We are at: Hall 10.1 / A-042✨
s-fukudaHello everyone!We’re heading to China next and it all kicks off THIS FRIDAY! 🏮✨The event is called 💫ChinaJoy 2025💫An event where not only games but also “anything and everything interesting” is welcome to be exhibited 🎉We can’t wait to…
s-fukudaHey everyone!We’ve got some exciting news to share!ShapeHero Factory will be exhibiting at BitSummit the 13th: Summer of Yokai one of the biggest indie game events in Japan, kicking off on July 18th JST! 🎮🔥BitSummit is a major indie game…
s-fukudaHello everyone!We’re excited to share some great news with you today: ShapeHero Factory is 17% Off for the Steam Automation Fest!🏭ShapeHero Factory is joining a lineup of standout titles in this year’s Steam Automation Fest,a celebration of…
s-fukudaShapeHero Factory is at 16% discount during Steam Summer Sale 2025 starting today⚙️ ⏳Sale ends: July 10th, 2025 10:00am PT
s-fukudaUpdated to v0.10.4 This update mainly includes adjustments to Endless Mode. There may be a longer interval before the next update, as we are currently focusing on developing features such as a system for placing shops along the route. We…
mamiya_devUpdated to v0.10.3. ・Fixed an issue where battles would not end after dispatching units like the Harpy in v0.10.2 . ・Fixed an issue where certain heroes did not behave correctly in versions v0.10.2 . ・Adjusted the spawn behavior of randomly…
Patch notesUpdated to v0.10.2 In this update, we focused on improving performance during Endless Mode, which has been our highest priority. Compared to previous versions, the processing load during battles has been reduced to approximately 50%. We…
Patch notesThis patch focuses on bug fixes. ・Adjusted so that when both the Filter Function and Priority Divider are set on a Divider, items matching the filter are transported to the priority side. ・Fixed an issue where the Help "Using Inserters" was…
Patch notesUpdated to v0.10.0. Here we are with the 2nd Major Update. This update brings the highly anticipated Endless Mode (β). Please keep in mind that this mode is currently in beta for two reasons: 1. We wish to refine this content with your…
mamiya_devEverything 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.
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| ShapeHero Factory Original Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 29 Jan 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | ShapeHeroFactory.exe | windows | ||
| Launch | ShapeHeroFactory.app | 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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WinAppDataLocalLow | Asobism/ShapeHero Factory/playerPrefs{64BitSteamID}/ | *.dat |
MacAppSupport | Asobism/ShapeHero Factory/playerPrefs{64BitSteamID}/ | *.dat |
WinAppDataLocalLow | Asobism/ShapeHero Factory/player2Prefs{64BitSteamID}/ | *.dat |
WinAppDataLocalLow | Asobism/ShapeHero Factory/player3Prefs{64BitSteamID}/ | *.dat |
MacAppSupport | Asobism/ShapeHero Factory/player2Prefs{64BitSteamID}/ | *.dat |
MacAppSupport | Asobism/ShapeHero Factory/player3Prefs{64BitSteamID}/ | *.dat |
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