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The Shape of Heart is a storytelling-based puzzle game about the main character revisiting memories of growing up. You solve puzzles using 2D fluid physics, make choices that affect later episodes and follow his reflections on childhood, fading passions and the pressures of life.

Memories across decades

The prologue begins in 2016, when the main character returns home from work too tired to play games and starts wondering where his passions have gone. He recalls his childhood, beginning with a timeline in which he was born in the 1980s and gradually grew up. Later episodes explore memories from the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, before the memories end and he wakes in reality. The story is divided into 5–6 episodes, each set in a distinct period of life.

Each episode includes side choices that affect side plots in following episodes, and choices can lead to different endings. The game aims to keep the story moving without puzzles interrupting it, while placing its harder challenges in the side choices. Episodes also revisit childhood games with different designs and new mechanics.

Fluid-based puzzles

You use fluid physics to solve puzzles and progress through levels. The puzzles include filling containers with the right fluids to open paths and activating water pumps to direct fluids into hard-to-reach places. The game also includes challenging puzzles tied to achievements.

Memories and details

A memoir returns to childhood, while a diary explores feelings about games, dreams, growing up and dealing with stress. Background music and sound effects accompany these memories, and the game includes Easter eggs honoring classic games.