Shape of the World
Developed by Hollow Tree Games · Published by Plug In Digital
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie game by Hollow Tree Games, published by Plug In Digital — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Shape of the World.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit
- Processor: 3.0GHz CPU Dual Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit
- Processor: 2.4GHz CPU Quad Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Supported languages (10)
Shape of the World FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Shape of the World?
Steam classifies Shape of the World as a Casual, Indie game, developed by Hollow Tree Games. A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.
How much does Shape of the World cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Shape of the World at $1.29. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Shape of the World single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Shape of the World: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Shape of the World on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Shape of the World for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Shape of the World out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 5, 2018.
What platforms is Shape of the World on?
Shape of the World is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Shape of the World single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Shape of the World cost?
Steam lists it at $1.29.
Does Shape of the World have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 26 achievements for Shape of the World.
Who made Shape of the World?
Shape of the World is developed by Hollow Tree Games and published by Plug In Digital.
Where to get Shape of the World
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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