Choose VIVIDLOPE
Choose VIVIDLOPE if you want an Action game with Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. VIVIDLOPE launched in 2023.
VIVIDLOPE vs Starshapes
VIVIDLOPE and Starshapes 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. VIVIDLOPE (2023) is 3 years older than Starshapes (2026). VIVIDLOPE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Starshapes has no Deck rating yet. 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 Starshapes
Choose Starshapes if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Starshapes launched in 2026.
Both VIVIDLOPE and Starshapes sit in Indie on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 VIVIDLOPE |  Starshapes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.7% positive (387 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jaklub | Peter Bjørn |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- VIVIDLOPE (2023) is 3 years older than Starshapes (2026).
- VIVIDLOPE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Starshapes has no Deck rating yet.
VIVIDLOPE vs Starshapes — FAQ
- Should I play VIVIDLOPE or Starshapes first?
- If you want chronology, VIVIDLOPE (2023) came out before Starshapes (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 VIVIDLOPE and Starshapes 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.
- Does VIVIDLOPE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VIVIDLOPE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Starshapes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.