tobspr Games is supporting shapez 2, its factory automation sim released April 23 for PC, Mac, and Linux, with a cosmetic DLC and further updates planned. The studio's next project is puzzlez - a shapez game, a shapez spin-off announced September 7 for PC via Steam with a 2027 release.
tobspr Games is now working on two fronts. shapez 2, the factory automation sim, launched April 23 for PC, Mac, and Linux and holds an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam. In a developer interview, Christian Schlütter said the studio plans long-term support for it, including a cosmetic DLC and continued updates, and pointed to a modding community that has produced a multiplayer mod.
The studio's next release moves away from the scale of shapez 2. Announced September 7, puzzlez - a shapez game is a compact puzzle spin-off planned for PC (Steam) with a 2027 release. It contains more than 75 handcrafted puzzles, from introductory lines to multi-layer problems, set in a compact 3D space rather than sprawling factories. The puzzles use shapez 2's automation, including the liquid element used to paint shapes. Solutions are not limited to one path, with the emphasis on creative line-building rather than the efficiency the main series pursues, and players can compare their approaches with other players'.
A puzzle editor ships with the same tools used in development. Community-created puzzles can be shared and are scheduled for official distribution. Founder Tobias Springer said the project began as DLC for shapez 2 before the studio decided a standalone release was the right call. The shift from add-on to independent series, and the move from an automation sim to a puzzle game, are the two changes the studio's recent announcements establish.
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Sep 7
tobspr Games announced puzzlez - a shapez game on September 7, a spin-off that turns the studio's factory automation series into a compact puzzle game. The game is planned for PC (Steam) with a 2027 release. It contains more than 75 handcrafted puzzles, from simple introductory lines to multi-layer problems, set in a compact 3D space rather than the sprawling factories of shapez 2. The puzzles draw on shapez 2's automation, including the liquid element used to paint shapes. Solutions are not limited to one path, and the emphasis is on creative line-building over the efficiency the original series pursued. Players can compare their own solutions with other players' approaches. A puzzle editor ships with the same tools used in development, and community-created puzzles can be shared and are scheduled for official distribution. The game began as DLC for shapez 2, according to tobspr Games founder Tobias Springer, before the studio decided a standalone release was the right call.
Jun 28
In a developer interview, tobspr Games' Christian Schlütter discussed the factory automation sim 'shapez 2', which launched April 23 for PC/Mac/Linux. The game has received an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam. Schlütter highlighted the modding community, noting a mod that adds multiplayer, and outlined plans for a cosmetic DLC and continued support.