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shapez 2 - FactoryVSSocial Lab

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

StrategyCasualIndieSimulationBase BuildingSingleplayer3D +13
Quality
91Popularity
34Value
67
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Historical low
−55% $13.58
Buy
VS
Social Lab

Social Lab

Quality
—Popularity
—Value
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Scores are estimated for unreleased games

Winner

shapez 2 - Factory wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Buy on Kinguin
12
shapez 2 - Factory
12 of 15 metrics
Social Lab
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.62 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.58 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-51% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
49 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
80/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
96.9% positive Wins
N/A -
Total Steam Reviews
14.0K Wins
0 -
Positive Steam Reviews
13.6K Wins
0 -
Negative Steam Reviews
433 -
0 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
871 Wins
0 -
Steam Recommendations
13.8K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
83 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
13 languages -
30 languages Wins
Release Date
Apr 2026 -
Oct 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth Itshapez 2 - Factory

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

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Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
shapez 2 - Factory
Social Lab

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −55% $13.58Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +121% $29.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +121% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +121% $29.99View
Social Lab

Social Lab

No deals available

shapez 2 - Factory

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (13,997 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 80/100: high marks from professional reviewers
13,997 reviews: large sample

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$13.58: reasonable price
55% off: solid discount
All-time low price: rare opportunity

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players down 23% in recent days
664 concurrent players: smaller but active
13,997 total reviews: proven game with large community

Social Lab

No data available
Game detailsshapez 2 - FactorySocial Lab
Release date
April 23, 2026
October 1, 2026
Developers
tobspr Games
aka
Publishers
Gamirror Games, tobspr Games
aka
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
83
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shapez 2 - Factory

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 64bit
  • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600 CPU
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2000 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: For 'high' graphics preset on Full HD.

Social Lab

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: shapez 2 - Factory or Social Lab?

shapez 2 - Factory won the comparison against Social Lab based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is shapez 2 - Factory worth buying over Social Lab?

Based on the metrics, shapez 2 - Factory won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. shapez 2 - Factory currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:53 AM UTC

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