Choose ShapeGrid
Choose ShapeGrid if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. ShapeGrid launched in 2022.
ShapeGrid vs SQUAREG
ShapeGrid and SQUAREG both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. ShapeGrid (2022) is 4 years older than SQUAREG (2026). SQUAREG is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than ShapeGrid (1.99 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 SQUAREG
Choose SQUAREG if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SQUAREG launched in 2026.
Both ShapeGrid and SQUAREG sit in 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 |  SQUAREG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Matias Bontempo | Saiko14 |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- ShapeGrid (2022) is 4 years older than SQUAREG (2026).
- SQUAREG is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than ShapeGrid (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
ShapeGrid vs SQUAREG — FAQ
- Should I play ShapeGrid or SQUAREG first?
- If you want chronology, ShapeGrid (2022) came out before SQUAREG (2026). 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 SQUAREG similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does ShapeGrid have multiplayer like SQUAREG?
- No. SQUAREG supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while ShapeGrid is listed as single-player only.