Choose ShapeGrid
Choose ShapeGrid if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. ShapeGrid launched in 2022.
ShapeGrid vs Docking Ships
ShapeGrid and Docking Ships both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. ShapeGrid (2022) is 1 year older than Docking Ships (2023). Docking Ships is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than ShapeGrid (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Docking Ships
Choose Docking Ships if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Docking Ships launched in 2023.
Both ShapeGrid and Docking Ships sit in Indie and Casual 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
 ShapeGrid |  Docking Ships | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matias Bontempo | Ponko Studio, Ludohood |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- ShapeGrid (2022) is 1 year older than Docking Ships (2023).
- Docking Ships is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than ShapeGrid (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
ShapeGrid vs Docking Ships — FAQ
- Should I play ShapeGrid or Docking Ships first?
- If you want chronology, ShapeGrid (2022) came out before Docking Ships (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 ShapeGrid and Docking Ships similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.