Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 1633830 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $3.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $3.99 |
| Current price USD | $3.99 |
| Release date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Developer | Somewhat Software |
| Publisher | Somewhat Software |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Mostly Positive |
| Positive review percent | 75% |
| Positive reviews | 21 |
| Negative reviews | 7 |
| Total reviews | 28 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | 28 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1633830/ |
Short description
This software is not a game. A cross between a walking sim and a tarot card reading, TSOTG asks you to find 12 evocative dioramas and answer a single question : What do you see? Answer instinctively and receive one of five different endings and a final reading meant to stimulate self-reflection.
About this game
WARNING : This software contains imagery that could evoke sensitive subject matter in some users. Such subject matter include Grief, Death, Self-Harm and Suicide Ideation. The game The Shape On The Ground is not a game, in the conventional sense. It is a short horror-themed first-person walking simulator experience which can be completed in 20 minutes. Consider it as a tarot reading : both a divination and self-reflection tool. A moment in time for yourself, a magick circle, to freely explore your inner world. Walk around a desolate town in search of the 12 dioramas where you will be asked a question. Answer truthfully, with the answer that best corresponds with how you are feeling. There is no right or wrong answer. Then you will be shown an ending and given a personalized reading based on your answers. Features Five different endings : based on the answers the player has provided Horror-Themed atmosphere : explore a miniature cardboard town inspired by the works of the Brothers Quay Low risk gameplay : no enemies putting the player in danger, just a tense and heavy atmosphere A personal space of introspection : This software is meant to be revisited from time to time, to help identify the changes within the player What's new in the Steam Edition Similar to a director's cut, this version of The Shape On The Ground contains new material never seen in earlier versions. Two entirely new dioramas, adding more symbolism and mystery to the environment Two new small areas to explore, where the new dioramas are located : the park and the sewer system Quality Of Life improvements such as clearer tutorials and removal of some confusing meta-narrative elements
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support