The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things

Steam Deck Verified

Hyper Three Studio · Casual · May 26, 2023

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

At $6.99. It has been as low as $2.79.

88%
Very Positive
333 player reviews
Low confidence · few reviews
Buy it if you like
  • Graphics: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Monetization: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 177 sampled reviews

Based on 333 player reviews · updated 3 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 177 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
100% of themes are praise177 helpful reviews0% are caveats
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
Between puzzles, you can retreat to your customizable virtual room, a cozy corner adorned with soft lighting and ambient details.
24 of 177 sampled reviews raised it
Monetization
Players who bring up Monetization mostly praise it.
You unlock new levels by playing gacha.
20 of 177 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
The gameplay can get a bit repetitive so it is best enjoyed over multiple shorter play sessions but it is a relaxing way to spend 20 minutes with a cup of tea and is worth returning to.
14 of 177 sampled reviews raised it
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
The mechanics are accessible to anyone, and the smooth interface ensures that the experience feels fluid whether you’re using a mouse or a controller.
14 of 177 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
The audio design deserves particular praise—its gentle piano melodies and ambient background hum create a serene soundscape that makes each session feel almost meditative.
14 of 177 sampled reviews raised it
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
Not too difficult to 100%, I recommend.
13 of 177 sampled reviews raised it

+3 more the community rallied around

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love9 themes
Graphics24 reviews
Monetization20 reviews
Gameplay14 reviews
Interface14 reviews
Audio14 reviews
Difficulty13 reviews
Story and characters9 reviews
Steam Deck8 reviews
Controls7 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain% still recommend

No recurring complaints surfaced in this sample.

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $6.99. The lowest we've tracked is $2.79.

3 points recordedtoday · $6.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
88%
Very Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
23
total to unlock
Rarest-achievement stats coming soon
Average playtime
Not tracked yet

We’ll surface hours-played once playtime ingestion ships.