Choose Smash
Choose Smash if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smash launched in 2022.
Smash vs I Hate Polygons
Smash and I Hate Polygons 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. Smash (2022) is 4 years older than I Hate Polygons (2026). Smash is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than I Hate Polygons (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 I Hate Polygons
Choose I Hate Polygons if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. I Hate Polygons launched in 2026.
Both Smash and I Hate Polygons 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
 Smash |  I Hate Polygons | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | HzBit Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Smash (2022) is 4 years older than I Hate Polygons (2026).
- Smash is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than I Hate Polygons (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Smash vs I Hate Polygons — FAQ
- Should I play Smash or I Hate Polygons first?
- If you want chronology, Smash (2022) came out before I Hate Polygons (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 Smash and I Hate Polygons 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.