Shakes and Fidget is Playa Games' satirical browser RPG, spun out of the German comic strip of the same name and on Steam since 2016. Combat runs itself: you spend a daily pool of adventure thirst on Tavern quests, pick an opponent in the Arena, and read the fight log afterwards. The depth sits outside the fights, in eleven classes with fixed damage and health multipliers, a Fortress that caps every other building at its own level, and an Underworld that only opens once your Gem Mine passes level 10.
Shakes and Fidget features distinct areas with increasing difficulty. This guide covers every major location in progression order: what to do, what to get, and when to move on. For the step-by-step path, see our walkthrough.
Area Progression Order
| Order | Location | Difficulty | Key Rewards | Recommended Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arena | Level 1 and up, available from the first minute | Honour, gold, and experience on the first ten daily fights | Mage |
| 2 | Dungeons | Level 10 to roughly level 110 | Epic gear, permanent stat rewards, and access to the Tower | Mage |
| 3 | Tower | Post-dungeon, roughly level 100 and up | Tower companions, high-end gear, and the shadow world path | Warrior |
| 4 | Fortress | Level 25 and up | Gems from the mine, extra inventory slots, raid income from other players | Warrior |
| 5 | Underworld | After Gem Mine level 10 and the Tower | Souls, the Time Machine for banked thirst, and Gladiator Trainer critical damage | Warrior |
Arena: Starting Area
Player against player on a queue timer. The first ten fights of each day pay experience on top of the usual gold and honour, and honour is what moves you up the Hall of Fame.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Level 1 and up, available from the first minute |
| Key Rewards | Honour, gold, and experience on the first ten daily fights |
| Recommended Build | Mage |
| Key Equipment | Shield |
What to Do Here
- Learn the basics of Adventure thirst and quests. This is where you practice without heavy punishment.
- Collect starting resources and your first equipment upgrade.
- Clear all main content before moving to Dungeons.
- If you're struggling, read our beginner's guide.
Dungeons: Early Game
Nine light-world dungeons that stretch from level 10 up to around level 110, each a fixed ladder of bosses that only moves forward when you win. Clearing all nine is the requirement for the Tower.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Level 10 to roughly level 110 |
| Key Rewards | Epic gear, permanent stat rewards, and access to the Tower |
| Recommended Build | Mage |
| Key Equipment | Shield |
What to Do Here
- Focus on mastering Automated combat and class multipliers. It's critical from this point on.
- Farm for Shield if you don't have it yet.
- Complete all objectives for maximum rewards.
- Prepare for the difficulty spike in Tower.
Tower: Mid Game
Unlocked after the first nine dungeons are laid. The Tower is a long vertical climb that also gives you companions who fight alongside you, and the Underworld's Gladiator Trainer buffs their critical damage as well as yours.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Post-dungeon, roughly level 100 and up |
| Key Rewards | Tower companions, high-end gear, and the shadow world path |
| Recommended Build | Warrior |
| Key Equipment | Shield |
What to Do Here
- This is the main skill check. Bring an optimized build.
- Weapon becomes accessible here. Prioritize getting it.
- Master Fortress building and raids for the boss encounters.
- Check our boss guide if you get stuck.
Fortress: Late Game
A separate base-building layer opened at level 25. Wood and stone from the Woodcutter's Hut and Quarry pay for the Barracks, Archery Guild and Mages' Tower, while the Treasury adds backpack slots and the Academy accumulates experience you collect by hand.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Level 25 and up |
| Key Rewards | Gems from the mine, extra inventory slots, raid income from other players |
| Recommended Build | Warrior |
| Key Equipment | Weapon |
What to Do Here
- Full build optimization is expected by this point.
- Weapon should be your primary, fully upgraded.
- Scrapbook and Toilet aura mastery starts mattering here.
- Farm resources for the push into Underworld.
Underworld: Endgame
Unlocked by finding the Heart of Darkness in a level 10 or better Gem Mine after the Tower is open. The Heart of Darkness caps the other buildings at 15, the Soul Extractor and Underworld Gate produce souls, and the Gold Pit runs to level 100.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | After Gem Mine level 10 and the Tower |
| Key Rewards | Souls, the Time Machine for banked thirst, and Gladiator Trainer critical damage |
| Recommended Build | Warrior |
| Key Equipment | Weapon |
What to Do Here
- This is endgame. Best-in-slot gear and a perfected build are mandatory.
- See our boss guide for endgame fight strategies.
- The reward loop: clear content → upgrade → push harder content.
- Experiment with Paladin for variety once you've mastered the meta.
Exploration Tips
- Clear areas in order: Arena → Dungeons → Tower → Fortress → Underworld. Skipping areas means missing resources you'll need later.
- Check every corner: Hidden caches and secrets are often in non-obvious locations.
- Match your equipment: Some areas favor different equipment types.
- Read the walkthrough: Our walkthrough provides exact progression milestones for each area.
- Don't rush: Clearing an area fully gives more resources than speedrunning two areas.
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