Hollow Tree Games

Shape of the World

Shape of the World is an ephemeral first-person exploration game where the world grows around you in a procedurally populated environment. Exploration is about intentionally getting lost and the joy of being found again. Your presence is the driving force behind the evolving environment as you establish permanent monuments to mark your way. Without your presence, will the forest still come alive? Shape of the World builds on the ideas of experiential games like Proteus and Flower where points and combat don’t enter the equation. An evolving world that grows with each step and hints at distant landmarks encourages the player to explore. Shape of the World offers a unique unfolding experience for those seeking an alternative to quest-driven adventure games.

Released: 5 June 2018
Developer: Hollow Tree Games
Publisher: Plug In Digital
Engine: Unreal Engine 4
Perspective: First person
Age rating: PEGI 3 · ESRB E10+
Controller: Full controller support
Steam recommendations: 259
Platforms: PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Music · Simulator · Adventure · Indie
Estimated owners: 20,000–50,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 80
Critic rating: 5
Ratings counted: 77.6%
Steam reviews: 26
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Shape of the World