shapez 2 - Factory vs The Signal State
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
shapez 2 - Factory wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Signal State is $12.31 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | shapez 2 - Factory | The Signal State |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 73 | 67 |
| Quality | 91 | 69 |
| Value | 72 | 98 |
| Popularity | 34 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $13.58 | $2.31 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.9% positive | 86.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 715 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
shapez 2 - FactoryThe Signal State
Details and requirements
| Item | shapez 2 - Factory | The Signal State |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 23, 2026 | September 23, 2021 |
| Developers | tobspr Games | Reckoner Industries |
| Publishers | Gamirror Games, tobspr Games | indienova, iterco |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 64bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12600 CPU | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2000 MB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: shapez 2 - Factory or The Signal State?
shapez 2 - Factory won the comparison against The Signal State 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 The Signal State?
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. The Signal State currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC