Choose The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition)
Choose The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) launched in 2021.
The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) vs Melancholia Maze
The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) and Melancholia Maze 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 4 years older than Melancholia Maze (2025). Melancholia Maze is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Melancholia Maze
Choose Melancholia Maze if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Melancholia Maze launched in 2025.
Both The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) and Melancholia Maze 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) |  Melancholia Maze | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (22 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Somewhat Software | Angus Fenton |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) (2021) is 4 years older than Melancholia Maze (2025).
- Melancholia Maze is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) vs Melancholia Maze — FAQ
- Should I play The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) or Melancholia Maze first?
- If you want chronology, The Shape On The Ground (Steam Edition) (2021) came out before Melancholia Maze (2025). 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 Melancholia Maze 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.