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Shape of the World

Shape of the World overview

Hollow Tree Games | Jun 5, 2018 | game

Released

0players observed · 22 September 2026 - 11:15:07 UTC

CasualIndieNatureAtmosphericSurrealSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak49
  • Units sold (VGI)4,575
  • Revenue (VGI)$39,611
  • Review score78% positive

Shape of the World dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak49
  • Units sold (VGI)4,575
  • Revenue (VGI)$39,611
  • Review score78% positive
  • Total reviews411
  • Release dateJun 5, 2018
  • DeveloperHollow Tree Games
  • PublisherPlug In Digital

Genres: Casual, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Hollow Tree GamesPublisher: Plug In Digital

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Game overview

Overview

Shape of the World comes from Hollow Tree Games and is published by Plug In Digital. It arrived on Steam on Jun 5, 2018, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Shape of the World's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 11:15:07 UTC, with a tracked peak near 49. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 78% positive across 411 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Shape of the World is available in 10 languages including:

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified Chinese

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listed3.0GHz CPU Dual Core4 GB RAMGeforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X2 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedNot listed2.4GHz CPU Quad Core8 GB RAMGeforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X2 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Shape of the World has sold up to 4,575 units and has 264 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $39,611. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Shape of the World overview details

Shape of the World combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

A serene first-person explorer unfolding in a world that grows around you. Journey through a psychedelic and colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.. Note : Immersion, exploration and contemplation form the core of Shape of the World. This is a place to get lost in, a relaxing world for you to spend 1 to 3 hours meandering at your own pace, observing and unwinding. Without you, will the forest still come alive? Shape of the World is an exploration game where a rich and colorful world grows around you, a relaxing and interactive escape about getting yourself pleasantly lost. Your presence is the driving force behind the procedurally populated environment amble through a dream-like forest, aquatic caves and peaceful shores. Game Features First-person explorer: Unwind as you wander surreal environments that beckon you to explore, hinting at distant landmarks and encouraging you to delve deeper into the woods. Travel at your own pace: no ticking clock or perils laying in wait will prevent you from enjoying your journey here. Play with an organic and mysterious ecosystem: Interact with graceful animals, ephemeral flora, and intriguing monoliths. Your actions will alter the world you discover in vibrant and unexpected ways , leaving you wondering what will happen with each path you forge and every hollow you stumble upon. Procedural population: The forest only materializes around you when you get close, and it regrows in a new way each tim…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Shape of the World is listed as a game with $1.29 (90% off from $12.99). It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Casual and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 11:15:07 UTC, a tracked peak of 49, and 78% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameShape of the World
Steam App ID642610
Typegame
Release dateJun 5, 2018
DeveloperHollow Tree Games
PublisherPlug In Digital
Price$1.29 (90% off from $12.99)
PlatformsWindows
GenresCasual, Indie
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 22 September 2026 - 11:15:07 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak49
Positive reviews321
Negative reviews90
Total reviews411
Positive percent78%
Review typeMostly Positive
Recommendations264
Average playtime209 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateJun 5, 2018
Official Steam feed update (UTC)6 June 2018 - 15:22:18 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 11:15:07 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 11:15:07 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 11:15:07 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Seed FinderNo description
Seed CollectorNo description
Seed ObsessedNo description
Seeds Complete !No description
Rainforest ExplorerNo description
Fast SwimmerNo description
Mountain ExplorerNo description
Completionist 1No description
Completionist 2No description
Completionist 3No description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLNot available
Legal noticeCopyright © Hollow Tree Games Inc. 2018

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/642610
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/642610/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/642610
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Shape of the World

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Shape of the World?

Shape of the World's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 11:15:07 UTC, with a tracked peak of 49 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 3 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Shape of the World growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 1 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Shape of the World?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (39.7%), Canada (15.5%), Australia (6.9%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (33.9%), Canada (12.4%), Australia (6%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (42.8%), Canada (13%), Australia (5.5%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (29.8%), Canada (10.4%), China (6.9%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Shape of the World?

Shape of the World currently sits at 78% positive across 411 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 321 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Mostly Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Shape of the World have?

Shape of the World currently has about 2K tracked Steam followers as of 27 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Shape of the World?

Shape of the World is currently listed at $1.29 on Steam. That is 90% below the usual price of $12.99. Steam recommendations currently stand near 264, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Mostly Positive

78% positive, 321 positive, 90 negative

Price and discount

$1.29 (90% off from $12.99)

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing

Achievements

26

Platform releases
  • Steam 5 June 2018
  • Xbox 6 June 2018
  • PlayStation 4 June 2018

DLC and packages

Shape Of The World - Official SoundtrackIncludes the Shape Of The World Original Soundtrack, both in MP3 & WAV format.music #874300$4.99
Shape of the WorldBuy Shape of the World #179225$12.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

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 requirements

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

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