# Meditative Wandering Games 'Shape of the World' Prioritizes Experience Over Action By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-of-the-world References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/shape-of-the-world-2) & [shapeoftheworldgame](http://www.shapeoftheworldgame.com/) Today's gaming industry has a depth and maturity that leaves room for artistry and auteurism on the part of developers; a decade ago, a game like 'Shape of the World' not only wouldn't have been made, but it wouldn't have even made any sense at all. Rather than testing players with a quest of skill and intellect, the game is completely passive, giving players a [beautiful environment to simply wander through](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-golf) and get lost in. As gaming has become one of the [most popular entertainment media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games), developers have been taking liberties with the doxastic fundamentals of the industry. Shape of the World shows that games need not necessarily have any clear objective at all -- they can just as easily be modes for people to relax and meditate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Passive Gaming:** Developers can create completely passive games that prioritize relaxation and meditation over objectives and active play. - **Meditative Gaming:** Games like Shape of the World show that the gaming industry has room for artistry by offering players a beautiful environment to wander through and meditate in. - **Experiential Gaming:** Games that create immersive and experiential environments without a clear objective or traditional gameplay mechanics appeal to a growing audience. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Industry:** Opportunities exist for developers to continue pushing the boundaries of the industry by creating games that prioritize relaxation, meditation, and immersive experiences over traditional objectives. - **Wellness Industry:** The concept of meditative gaming could potentially overlap with the wellness and mindfulness industry, opening up opportunities for collaboration and integration. - **Tourism Industry:** Passive and experiential gaming could potentially intersect with the tourism industry by offering virtual travel experiences for those unable to physically travel or looking for a different type of experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stimulating Audio-Visual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periphery-synthetic.md) - [Casual Nature-Inspired Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-the-sea.md) - [Mindful Virtual Reality Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maloka.md) - [Cozy Self-Exploration Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betwixt.md) - [Self Exploration Art Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicory-a-colorful-tale.md) - [Immersive Genre-Bending Indie Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raiders-of-blackveil.md) - [Intricately Designed Lush Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunitsugami-path-of-the-goddess-1.md) - [Relaxing Brain Teaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkle-words.md) - [Adventure Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-wield.md)