Choose ShapeGrid
Choose ShapeGrid if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ShapeGrid launched in 2022.
ShapeGrid vs Hanox
ShapeGrid and Hanox 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 4 years older than Hanox (2026). Hanox is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than ShapeGrid (1.79 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 Hanox
Choose Hanox if you want a Strategy game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hanox launched in 2026.
Both ShapeGrid and Hanox sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Hanox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matias Bontempo | Final Fit Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- ShapeGrid (2022) is 4 years older than Hanox (2026).
- Hanox is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than ShapeGrid (1.79 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
ShapeGrid vs Hanox — FAQ
- Should I play ShapeGrid or Hanox first?
- If you want chronology, ShapeGrid (2022) came out before Hanox (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 Hanox 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.