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shapezVSshapez 2 - Factory

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

shapez

shapez

StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
77Popularity
34Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 10 hours
−95% $0.53
Buy Now
VS
shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

StrategyCasualIndieSimulation
Quality
91Popularity
34Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−55% $13.58
Buy Now

Winner

shapez wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

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8
shapez
8 of 15 metrics
shapez 2 - Factory
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.53 Wins
$14.62 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.59 Wins
$13.58 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-51% -
Sales Frequency
86 price changes Wins
66 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
80/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.2% positive -
97% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
14.1K Wins
13.6K -
Positive Steam Reviews
13.6K Wins
13.2K -
Negative Steam Reviews
541 -
401 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
340 -
957 Wins
Steam Recommendations
13.7K Wins
13.6K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
45 -
83 Wins
Supported Languages
24 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2020 -
Apr 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Maybeshapez

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth Itshapez 2 - Factory

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

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
shapez
shapez 2 - Factory

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

shapez

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.53Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +89% $1.00View
Steam
Steam$9.99View
shapez 2 - Factory

shapez 2 - Factory

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −55% $13.58Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +32% $17.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +32% $17.99View
Steam
Steam +121% $29.99View

shapez

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

96% positive (14,116 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
14,116 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.53 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-38% player decline
263 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,116 total reviews — proven game with large community

shapez 2 - Factory

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

97% positive (13,589 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 80/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
13,589 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

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

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

802 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,589 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game Detailsshapezshapez 2 - Factory
Release Date
June 7, 2020
April 23, 2026
Developers
Tobias Springer
tobspr Games
Publishers
tobspr Games, Doyoyo Games
Gamirror Games, tobspr Games
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
45
83

shapez

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor:
  • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated Graphics Card

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.
Which is better: shapez or shapez 2 - Factory?

shapez won the comparison against shapez 2 - Factory 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 worth buying over shapez 2 - Factory?

Based on the metrics, shapez 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: Aug 9, 2026, 02:16 PM UTC

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