Choose Hassle 1977
Choose Hassle 1977 if you want an Action, Massively Multiplayer, and Racing game with MMO. Hassle 1977 launched in 2020.
Hassle 1977 vs SHAPE SHIFTER
Hassle 1977 and SHAPE SHIFTER both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Hassle 1977 (2020) is 4 years older than SHAPE SHIFTER (2024). SHAPE SHIFTER is free; Hassle 1977 is paid (12.99 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 SHIFTER
Choose SHAPE SHIFTER if you want a Simulation and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SHAPE SHIFTER launched in 2024.
Both Hassle 1977 and SHAPE SHIFTER sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Hassle 1977 |  SHAPE SHIFTER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 87.5% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Limkernel Gamedev Gang | Velocity Lynx |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hassle 1977 (2020) is 4 years older than SHAPE SHIFTER (2024).
- SHAPE SHIFTER is free; Hassle 1977 is paid (12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- SHAPE SHIFTER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hassle 1977 has no Deck rating yet.
Hassle 1977 vs SHAPE SHIFTER — FAQ
- Should I play Hassle 1977 or SHAPE SHIFTER first?
- If you want chronology, Hassle 1977 (2020) came out before SHAPE SHIFTER (2024). 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 Hassle 1977 and SHAPE SHIFTER similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.
- Do both Hassle 1977 and SHAPE SHIFTER have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hassle 1977 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SHAPE SHIFTER ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is SHAPE SHIFTER free?
- Yes — SHAPE SHIFTER is a free-to-play Steam title. Hassle 1977 is paid (12.99 USD).