Choose Rochard
Choose Rochard if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Rochard launched in 2011.
Rochard vs Only One Rectangle
Rochard and Only One Rectangle both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Rochard (2011) is 9 years older than Only One Rectangle (2020). Rochard is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Only One Rectangle has no Deck rating yet. 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 Only One Rectangle
Choose Only One Rectangle if it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Only One Rectangle launched in 2020.
Both Rochard and Only One Rectangle sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Rochard |  Only One Rectangle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (494 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Recoil Games | Skull Box Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Rochard (2011) is 9 years older than Only One Rectangle (2020).
- Rochard is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Only One Rectangle has no Deck rating yet.
Rochard vs Only One Rectangle — FAQ
- Should I play Rochard or Only One Rectangle first?
- If you want chronology, Rochard (2011) came out before Only One Rectangle (2020). 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 Rochard and Only One Rectangle similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Does Rochard run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Rochard is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Only One Rectangle doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.