Choose Dextram
Choose Dextram if you want an Indie and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. Dextram launched in 2021.
Dextram vs Shape Shipter
Dextram and Shape Shipter both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Dextram (2021) is 2 years older than Shape Shipter (2023). Shape Shipter is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Dextram (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Shape Shipter
Choose Shape Shipter if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shape Shipter launched in 2023.
Both Dextram and Shape Shipter sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dextram |  Shape Shipter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (12 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lingon Studios | Jorge T. Vargas |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dextram (2021) is 2 years older than Shape Shipter (2023).
- Shape Shipter is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Dextram (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Dextram vs Shape Shipter — FAQ
- Should I play Dextram or Shape Shipter first?
- If you want chronology, Dextram (2021) came out before Shape Shipter (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Dextram and Shape Shipter similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.