Looking for a quick puzzle game? Kobadoo Shapes runs in the browser and needs no download. Think memory — that is the shape of it. There is no sign-up, no launcher and no wait — press play and you are in.
About Kobadoo Shapes
Kobadoo Shapes is a browser game that trains your brain by memorizing coloured geometric shapes in the right order. When you play Kobadoo Shapes you are actively using your working memory. Several scientific studies suggest that training of working memory has beneficial effects and can increase your cognitive functions. Full version: https://www.kobadoo.com
How to play Kobadoo Shapes
Press play and the first round teaches you the rest. On desktop the arrow keys / WASD do the moving; the full mapping is in the table below. It is built tall rather than wide — comfortable one-handed on a phone, centred and uncropped on a monitor. The second run is always better than the first — that is the whole learning curve.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Navigate menus and interact |
| Arrow keys / WASD | Move |
| Spacebar | Primary action |
On mobile: Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
Why it is worth playing
Plenty of puzzle games want a tutorial and ten minutes of setup before anything happens. Kobadoo Shapes does not — it is playable from the first second. A browser game does not need to be more than that.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Memory gameplay — Train your recall
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Kobadoo Shapes free to play?
Yes, entirely free. Kobadoo Shapes costs nothing to play, asks for no card and has no paid tier hiding behind it.
Do I need to download or install anything?
Nothing at all. Kobadoo Shapes runs in the browser tab you already have open, the same way a video or a map does.
Can I play Kobadoo Shapes on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Kobadoo Shapes?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — navigate menus and interact; Arrow keys / WASD — move; Spacebar — primary action.
Can I play Kobadoo Shapes fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
What kind of game is Kobadoo Shapes?
Kobadoo Shapes is a puzzle game built around memory. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
