After a stellar Early Access run that topped sales charts and drew over 100,000 Steam wishlists, Asobism has officially launched its inventive strategy title ShapeHero Factory. The game is now available on Steam for PC, and has just rolled out on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Priced at $23.99 / €23.99, the full release promises factory-building creativity, roguelite progression, and tower defense mayhem in one quirky package.
From Early Access Hit to Full Release
During its Early Access phase, ShapeHero Factory thrived with seasonal events, frequent updates, and community-driven improvements. That journey has culminated in today’s full launch, bringing players a more polished, content-rich experience that blends strategy with whimsy.
At its core, the game lets players mass-produce shape-based heroes—circles, triangles, and squares—that come to life on dynamic conveyor belts. These doodle-like creations are then deployed against relentless waves of inky enemies, all while players balance creativity, production efficiency, and tactical defense.
Build, Sketch, and Defend
The magic of ShapeHero Factory lies in its inventive mashup of mechanics:
- Factory Meets Fantasy – Sketch and combine shapes on conveyor belts to create unique hero armies.
- Roguelite Progression – Unlock new recipes, artifacts, and advanced units with every run.
- Tower Defense Strategy – Deploy armies of shape-heroes to stand against escalating waves of enemies and towering bosses.
- Endless Replayability – Tackle scaling difficulty, unlock alternative Masters, and experiment with watercolor-styled legendary heroes in a variety of challenge modes.
Every session challenges players to think smarter, expand faster, and balance efficiency with artistic experimentation, making no two runs alike.
Game Details
- Title: ShapeHero Factory
- Developer: Asobism Co., Ltd.
- Release Date: September 18, 2025
- Platforms: PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
- Genre: Factory-Building / Strategy / Roguelite Tower Defense
- Price: $23.99 / €23.99
- Official Website: Asobism
- Steam Page: ShapeHero Factory (available now)
- Community: Discord, X & YouTube
With its pop-up book aesthetic, quirky premise, and deeply strategic gameplay, ShapeHero Factory is shaping up to be one of 2025’s standout indie strategy experiences. Whether you’re into factory-building chaos, roguelite experimentation, or tower defense tactics, this is one release worth sketching into your library.
