A turn-based roguelike of claustrophobic survival — made for Playdate.

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02The shape is watching

In The Shape That Waits, you are the last survivor aboard a ship twisted by an alien presence. Every move you make burns oxygen, erodes sanity, and brings you closer to the horrors stalking the halls.

Scavenge for oxygen, weapons, and gear as you crawl through its dying decks. This is a turn-based roguelike of claustrophobic survival, where the Shape is always watching — and always learning you.

“It'll be hard to set down your Playdate wanting to do just one more run.”— Playdate Staff Note

03Every run, a new nightmare

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Turn-based tension

Every action costs a turn, burning through your oxygen and sanity.

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Oxygen & sanity

Two clocks are always running. Empty either one, and the ship keeps only your body.

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Crank to aim

Your bullets also are scarce. Aim with your crank and destroy your enemies.

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A different ship, every time

Randomized decks, loot, and threats. No two runs play the same.

04The horrors aboard

22 ways the ship can end you.

THE SHAPE THAT WAITS

Available now on the Playdate Catalog!

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