6 Puzzle games like shapez 2 - Factory that you should try

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We filtered the 39 games similar to shapez 2 - Factory down to the 6 that fit the “Puzzle” category. Dorfromantik, shapez and Imagine Earth top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to shapez 2 - Factory.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

The best puzzle games like shapez 2 - Factory

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to shapez 2 - Factory. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Dorfromantik

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualRelaxingSandbox WorldProceduralBase BuildingManagement3D

Steam👍 96%· 29KRAWG👍 80%· 220OC83· 30

Year 2022Dev Toukana InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Both are city builders — sharing puzzle design, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping setting space

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#2shapez

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualSandbox WorldProceduralBase BuildingManagementCrafting

Steam👍 96%· 15K

Year 2020Dev Tobias Springer · PrismatikaOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of city builders: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual isometric, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloRelaxingSandbox WorldProceduralSpaceBase BuildingCraftingManagement3D

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with shapez 2 - Factory: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and setting scifi, while skipping vibe casual

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualRelaxingManagementBase Building

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 92%· 132MC83OC81· 30

Year 2021Dev Dinosaur Polo ClubPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with visual topdown, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloCasualRelaxingManagementBase Building

Steam👍 98%· 6.4KOC80· 10

Year 2024Dev DootPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloBase BuildingMultiplayerCo-opIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 662RAWG👍 59%· 32MC76IGDB80· 3

Year 2015Dev ColePowered GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

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