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We filtered the 38 games similar to shapez down to the 5 that fit the “Puzzle” category. shapez 2 - Factory, Dorfromantik and Mini Motorways top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to shapez.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder
Tags
CasualSolo
Year 2020Dev Tobias Springer
Stores
Steam ↗GOG ↗Epic ↗

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Within the “Puzzle” category, the closest game to shapez is shapez 2 - Factory — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Dorfromantik and Mini Motorways follow close behind.

#1shapez 2 - Factory93#2Dorfromantik92#3Mini Motorways93#4Minami Lane92#5Concrete Jungle80
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The best puzzle games like shapez

5 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to shapez. 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.

#1shapez 2 - Factory
93
iRank97
shapez 2 - Factory
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualSandbox WorldProceduralManagementCraftingBase Building
Steam👍 97%· 14K
Dev tobspr Games · Gamera GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, setting space and visual 3d, while skipping open world exploration

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#2Dorfromantik
92
iRank88
Dorfromantik
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualSandbox WorldProceduralBase BuildingManagement
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 vibe relaxing, while skipping open world exploration

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SteamGOGNintendo
#3Mini Motorways
93
iRank90
Mini Motorways
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualManagementBase BuildingRelaxing
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 vibe relaxing and visual topdown, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam
#4Minami Lane
92
iRank92
Minami Lane
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCasualManagementBase BuildingIsometric2D
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 and vibe relaxing, while skipping sandbox freedom

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Steam
#5Concrete Jungle
80
iRank77
Concrete Jungle
StrategyCity Builder
SoloBase BuildingIsometricMultiplayerCo-op
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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