Suika Shapes

Suika Shapes

Released Nov 2023

Strategically match an insane number of shapes and make a watermelon without running out of space in ​this new hit action puzzle game! Featuring intense versus modes, and relaxing co-operative modes, play online or offline however you'd like!

94% positive · 108 reviews
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Evaluation

Suika Shapes launched on Steam on November 27, 2023 and has received a consistent stream of updates since then. Over the first year, the developer added new shapes regularly (reaching 26+), introduced new stages and game modes (Balance, Wheel, Pins), expanded multiplayer from local co-op to online co-op and then a full online versus mode, and added a cosmetic drop trail system with a Steam community market economy. The developer's one-year anniversary post on November 28, 2024 reflected positively on the game's progress and mentioned Steam trading cards and emotes arriving within the following month. The most recent developer communication was a bug fix and Unity engine upgrade posted on October 26, 2025, confirming the developer was still actively maintaining the game at that date. The developer has not announced that development is complete or that no further updates are planned. Today's date is September 24, 2026, meaning approximately 11 months have passed since the last developer communication. The game's historical update cadence shows consistent activity throughout 2023–2025, with major feature patches roughly every 1–3 months. Eleven months of silence is longer than the typical interval between updates, but the developer is a solo developer also working on another title (Sklime), and no closure or completion statement has been made. The pattern of sustained post-launch development and the absence of any "final update" signal means the game cannot be considered complete, though the extended quiet period is notable.
Evidence
One-year anniversary post reflecting on game growth (26+ shapes, multiplayer modes, cosmetics) and announcing Steam trading cards and emotes coming within the next month. Developer describes ongoing work on a separate game but gives no indication that Suika Shapes development is ending.
news post · Nov 28, 2024 source development ongoing
high
Bug fix update patching the weekly challenge and upgrading the game to a newer Unity version — most recent developer communication as of today's date.
news post · Oct 26, 2025 source development ongoing
medium

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Zanthous
Achievements
65
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

🏆New online versus mode! Chain together combos to reduce the space in your opponent's box and get a higher score to win!

🍉 In Suika Shapes, match two shapes of the same color to create a larger shape and increase your score. Careful though, the more you play, the less space you have

🔄️Rotate and strategically match shapes

🌐Features over 2000+ leaderboards! Compete against the world, specialize and become a master of your favorite mode, and challenge your friends to beat your scores.

🤝Play with a friend online or offline in Co-op mode

🟢25+ Unique Shapes all with leaderboards!:

🛠️7 Modifiers to change up gameplay

  • Swap - allows you to swap shapes with the "Next" shape

  • Slippery - all shapes become slippery

  • Charge - Charge up and shoot out the shape with extra force

  • Low gravity - reduce gravity

  • Bouncy - All shapes become bouncy

  • Instant Drop- Drop cooldown is removed and shapes are instantly placed at the bottom

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  • Alternate physics - Use an alternative more dynamic phsyics engine

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🎮7 Gamemodes/Stages

  • Normal - The classic suika mode, aim to create and merge watermelon shapes. All shapes are carefully balanced so merging two watermelons is possible but very difficult

  • Speed mode - The floor is rising faster every minute, match shapes quickly to lower it - or run out of space!

  • Transformation - Each color corresponds to a specific shape that is the same every time, transform the shapes up until they are a round watermelon!

  • Evolution - Start off with smaller shapes, then every double watermelon clear the shapes grow in size a little! Best for long play sessions

  • Wheel - A large stage with a wheel in the center that changes direction when a shape is dropped

  • Pins - A stage where there are pins that pop out and alternate when you drop a shape

  • Balance- A special stage that tilts based on weight, and has no walls. If too many shapes fall off, you lose!

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⏱️Prefer something a bit more high pressure? Try speed mode and test your speed!

Mix and match any shape, gamemode, and modifier and challenge your friends to beat your score!

Based on the game スイカゲーム (watermelon game)

Monetization policy:

You have permission to stream the game, record and upload videos, and monetize streams/videos. You can also stream and monetize the game in paywalled streams (such as member only or subscription only streams)

Contact: suika-support@zan-kai.com

Last evaluated Sep 24, 2026
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