Choose Sqroma
Choose Sqroma if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sqroma launched in 2022.
Sqroma vs The Shape of Things
Sqroma and The Shape of Things 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. Sqroma (2022) is 1 year older than The Shape of Things (2023). Sqroma scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Shape of Things (87.7% positive). 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 The Shape of Things
Choose The Shape of Things if you want a Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Shape of Things launched in 2023.
Both Sqroma and The Shape of Things sit in 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
 Sqroma |  The Shape of Things | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (13 reviews) | 87.7% positive (162 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Woum | Hyper Three Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Sqroma (2022) is 1 year older than The Shape of Things (2023).
- Sqroma scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Shape of Things (87.7% positive).
- Sqroma is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than The Shape of Things (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Sqroma is Deck Playable, The Shape of Things is Deck Verified.
Sqroma vs The Shape of Things — FAQ
- Should I play Sqroma or The Shape of Things first?
- If you want chronology, Sqroma (2022) came out before The Shape of Things (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 Sqroma and The Shape of Things 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.