# Games like shapez

> The closest matches to shapez: shapez 2 - Factory, Factorio, Satisfactory, Autonauts, and Factory Town. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [shapez 2 - Factory](https://imho.run/games/2162800/shapez-2-factory) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 8,187 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2162800/)
2. [Factorio](https://imho.run/games/427520/factorio) — A frequent pick in shapez players' libraries, and another Strategy. 114,794 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/427520/)
3. [Satisfactory](https://imho.run/games/526870/satisfactory) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 132,199 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526870/)
4. [Autonauts](https://imho.run/games/979120/autonauts) — A frequent pick in shapez players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,010 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/979120/)
5. [Factory Town](https://imho.run/games/860890/factory-town) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 2,390 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/860890/)
6. [Corsair Cove](https://imho.run/games/1368140/corsair-cove) — Same relaxing mood as shapez. 3,443 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1368140/)
7. [Beltmatic](https://imho.run/games/2674590/beltmatic) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 1,421 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2674590/)
8. [Timberborn](https://imho.run/games/1062090/timberborn) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 22,640 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062090/)
9. [Little Big Workshop](https://imho.run/games/574720/little-big-workshop) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 989 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/574720/)
10. [Dyson Sphere Program](https://imho.run/games/1366540/dyson-sphere-program) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 24,284 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1366540/)
11. [Mini Settlers](https://imho.run/games/2521630/mini-settlers) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 259 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2521630/)
12. [RAILGRADE](https://imho.run/games/1355090/railgrade) — Also Automation and Crafting, like shapez. 710 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1355090/)
13. [Learning Factory](https://imho.run/games/1150090/learning-factory) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 156 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150090/)
14. [Opus Magnum](https://imho.run/games/558990/opus-magnum) — Also Automation, like shapez. 3,341 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/558990/)
15. [ShapeHero Factory](https://imho.run/games/2389040/shapehero-factory) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 288 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2389040/)
16. [Foundation](https://imho.run/games/690830/foundation) — Also Base-Building, like shapez. 10,915 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/690830/)
17. [Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic](https://imho.run/games/784150/workers-resources-soviet-republic) — Also Base-Building, like shapez. 8,217 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/784150/)
18. [Super Loco World - Cozy Train Automation](https://imho.run/games/3109280/super-loco-world-cozy-train-automation) — Also Automation, like shapez. 180 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3109280/)
19. [Cataclismo](https://imho.run/games/1422440/cataclismo) — Also Base-Building, like shapez. 2,177 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1422440/)
20. [Big Pharma](https://imho.run/games/344850/big-pharma) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 944 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/344850/)
21. [Dwarf Fortress](https://imho.run/games/975370/dwarf-fortress) — Also Base-Building, like shapez. 23,734 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975370/)
22. [Automachef](https://imho.run/games/984800/automachef) — Also Automation, like shapez. 269 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/984800/)
23. [Mindustry](https://imho.run/games/1127400/mindustry) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 9,391 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1127400/)
24. [Nova Lands](https://imho.run/games/1501610/nova-lands) — Also Base-Building and Automation, like shapez. 1,108 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1501610/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1318690&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1318690&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1318690&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1318690
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1318690
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About shapez

shapez is a minimalist factory-building puzzle released in 2020 by Tobias Springer. Players construct assembly lines to automate the production of increasingly complex geometric shapes, upgrading their factories across an infinitely expanding map. The game combines strategy and simulation elements with automation and resource management mechanics, challenging players to optimize conveyor-belt systems for maximum efficiency. Available for $0.99, the game runs at a chill difficulty designed for short play sessions despite its massive scope. Players describe the gameplay as hypnotic and relaxing, praising its endless optimization possibilities and minimalist approach to factory simulation. The game holds a 96% positive rating from over 8,200 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1318690
- **Developer:** Tobias Springer
- **Publisher:** tobspr Games, Doyoyo Games
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jun 7, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1318690/shapez)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1318690&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1318690/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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