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Shape of the World

Critic score1 critic
First release
Jun 05, 2018
Genres
Music, Indie, Adventure, Simulator · Action, Fantasy

Shape of the World is an ephemeral first-person exploration game where the world grows around you in a procedurally populated environment. Exploration is about intentionally getting lost and the joy of being found again. Your presence is the driving force behind the evolving environment as you establish permanent monuments to mark your way. Without your presence, will the forest still come alive? Shape of the World builds on the ideas of experiential games like Proteus and Flower where points and combat don’t enter the equation. An evolving world that grows with each step and hints at distant landmarks encourages the player to explore. Shape of the World offers a unique unfolding experience for those seeking an alternative to quest-driven adventure games.

Also known as ShapeOfTheWorld.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 05, 2018
PlayStation 4
Jun 05, 2018
Xbox One
Jun 06, 2018
All 5 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Jun 06, 2018
PlayStation 5
Jul 12, 2021
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person

At a Glance

Critic Score
80

Overview

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Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 266 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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