The Shape of Things

Buy88%

Very Positive · 336 player reviews · Low confidence

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

Steam Deck Verified
  • Windows

Hyper Three Studio · Casual · May 26, 2023

Player review score
88%
Very Positive
Price
$6.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
23
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
12
Full audio0 of 12
Subtitles12 of 12

Should I buy The Shape of Things?

Buy it if you like
  • Graphics: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 178 sampled reviews

Based on 336 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 178 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
56% of themes are praise44% are divided0% are complaints
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
24 of 178 sampled reviews raised it
Between puzzles, you can retreat to your customizable virtual room, a cozy corner adorned with soft lighting and ambient details.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
20 of 178 sampled reviews raised it
The aesthetic and puzzle themes are cute, it feeds that "collection" bug, and the achievements are just challenging enough to be rewarding without being TOO difficult.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
16 of 178 sampled reviews raised 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.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
14 of 178 sampled reviews raised it
If you're looking for a game to get lost in with a beautiful soundtrack and fun puzzles this is it.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
13 of 178 sampled reviews raised it
The interface and menu system in TSOT is so fun to interact with.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Graphics24 reviews
Difficulty20 reviews
Gameplay16 reviews
Audio14 reviews
Interface13 reviews
Divided opinion
Monetization
100% still recommend
Steam Deck
100% still recommend
Controls
86% still recommend
Story
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Remote Play Together
  • Remote Play on TV
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$6.99

The lowest we've tracked is $2.79.

5 points recordedtoday · $6.99

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