Choose The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition)
Choose The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) launched in 2021.
The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) vs HOW
The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) and HOW both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) (2021) is 2 years older than HOW (2023). The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than HOW (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 HOW
Choose HOW if you want a Strategy experience. HOW launched in 2023.
Both The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) and HOW sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) |  HOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (22 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Somewhat Software | LXXII |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) (2021) is 2 years older than HOW (2023).
- The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than HOW (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) vs HOW — FAQ
- Should I play The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) or HOW first?
- If you want chronology, The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) (2021) came out before HOW (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 The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) and HOW similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.