The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things

Released May 2023

Experience a relaxing atmosphere from the comfort of your cozy room by solving small 3D puzzles inside collectible gachapons, and find the original shape of things inspired by Rubik’s style.

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Evaluation

The Shape of Things launched on May 26, 2023 as a relaxing 3D puzzle game. Since launch, Hyper Three Studio has expanded it with two paid DLC packs: Gacha Box 1 (February 12, 2024) and Gacha Box 2 (November 12, 2024). These two releases establish a roughly 9-month cadence between major content drops. Notably, the Gacha Box 2 announcement in October 2024 included the line "I wonder what will happen when all the gacha collection is completed?" — suggesting the developer views this as an ongoing series with more boxes potentially planned. As of June 2026, approximately 7 months have passed since Gacha Box 2 shipped. The studio remains active — they announced a separate game, Tiny Lands 2, in June 2024 — and have not signaled that DLC development for The Shape of Things is concluded. All three DLC items currently listed (the soundtrack and both Gacha Boxes) are released, but the developer's own language hints that the Gacha collection series is not yet complete.
Evidence
Gacha Box 2 DLC launched with 5 new gachapon worlds and new room decorative elements.
news post · Nov 12, 2024 source content shipped
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Gacha Box 2 released as paid DLC, the second in a series of content packs.
dlc listing · Nov 12, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Maple Whispering Limited
Achievements
23
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

The Shape of Things takes Rubik’s cube’s basic concept but focuses on real-life objects with a more soothing vibe.

Game Mechanics

Puzzles appear in various combinations; you need to find the correct position for each piece by rotating, panning, or scaling until you find the shape of things.

Game Controls

  • Click on each piece of the puzzle to select it individually

  • Click outside the shapes to select the whole puzzle and change the point of view

  • Hold Left click and move the mouse to Left or Right to Rotate, Pan, or Scale depending on the action of the shape.

Just like in real life, mystery worlds are trapped in gachapon waiting for their release, by solving puzzles you obtain in-game coins which can be spent on the gacha machine to release your next world.

Game Features

  • No pressure, no timers, just chill, progress at your own pace.

  • Easy to pick up and put down.

  • Adjust your cozy room mood by changing the weather and the time of the day.

  • Comfy to play by using only 1 hand (The other hand is for a hot drink!)

  • Pleasing sound effects and atmosphere.

  • Original soothing background music.

  • Good for just chatting and streaming with your community!

  • Play across adorable thematic worlds!

  • No punishment system, life is hard enough!

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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