About Shape Hunter
Your mission in this game; is to take on the shape above the gate that will appear in front of you as you move forward. 3 different shapes will appear at the bottom of the screen and when you click on any of them, you will look like that shape. You need to transform into the right shape to get through the gate in front of you. If you turn into the wrong shape, the game will be over somehow. In the right shape, you qualify to pass through the gate and you succeed.
Key Game Features
- 100% Free to Play with unlimited sessions and zero credit card requirements.
- Universal cross-platform compatibility: PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, and Android.
- Instant browser streaming with zero software installations or storage consumption.
- Automatic cloud-local progress saving via secure HTML5 LocalStorage.
- Verified malware-free, family-friendly, and COPPA compliant.
How to Play Shape Hunter
- Launch the Game: Click inside the player window above to focus keyboard and audio controls.
- Learn the Objective: Study level indicators, timers, score goals, and obstacles to navigate stages efficiently.
- Dodge Obstacles & Hazards: Maintain high focus against environmental traps, enemy units, or speed barriers.
- Set New High Scores: Gather collectible stars, power bonuses, and multipliers to achieve leaderboard supremacy!
Official Controls & Keybinds
| Input Device | Key / Gesture | In-Game Action |
|---|---|---|
| Mouse | Left Click & Drag | Select, Swap Tiles & Connect Puzzle Nodes |
| Keyboard | Spacebar / H | Request Strategic Hint / Highlight Move |
| Keyboard | R / U | Restart Current Stage / Undo Last Move |
| Touchscreen | Direct Screen Tap & Swipe | Intuitive one-finger gesture manipulation |
Pro Strategies & Winning Tips
- Scan the bottom of the board first; clearing lower tiles creates cascade reactions across the top.
- Conserve rare power-ups and color clearers until moves are severely restricted.
- Work backwards from the level requirement (e.g. ice blocks, cookies) rather than making arbitrary matches.
- Take your time; most puzzle stages penalize wasted moves rather than elapsed seconds.
- Play in Fullscreen: Click the 'Fullscreen' button above to eliminate browser distractions and gain wider peripheral vision!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shape Hunter completely free to play on Loki?
Yes! Shape Hunter is 100% free with unlimited play sessions. No subscription, deposit, or registration is ever required.
Can I play Shape Hunter on mobile phones, tablets, or Chromebooks?
Absolutely. Shape Hunter is built with responsive HTML5 WebGL frameworks, automatically adapting to touchscreen gestures on iOS and Android as well as keyboard and mouse on desktop and Chromebooks.
How do I save my progress or high scores in Shape Hunter?
Your level progression, unlocked upgrades, and personal high scores are automatically preserved in your browser's secure HTML5 LocalStorage.
How do I report a glitch or suggest an improvement for Shape Hunter?
You can click the bug report icon right beside the game player or email our support desk at support@loki.mom.
