Choose NUI
Choose NUI if it matches what drew you to this matchup. NUI launched in 2020.
NUI vs SHAPE
NUI and SHAPE both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. NUI (2020) is 3 years older than SHAPE (2023). SHAPE is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than NUI (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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
Choose SHAPE if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SHAPE launched in 2023.
Both NUI and SHAPE sit in Action and Indie 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
 NUI |  SHAPE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DavidPixel | BrightStdio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- NUI (2020) is 3 years older than SHAPE (2023).
- SHAPE is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than NUI (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
NUI vs SHAPE — FAQ
- Should I play NUI or SHAPE first?
- If you want chronology, NUI (2020) came out before SHAPE (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 NUI and SHAPE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.