Choose Shape Theory
Choose Shape Theory if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shape Theory launched in 2023.
Shape Theory vs CLONY
Shape Theory and CLONY both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Shape Theory (2023) is 1 year older than CLONY (2024). CLONY is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Shape Theory (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 CLONY
Choose CLONY if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. CLONY launched in 2024.
Both Shape Theory and CLONY sit in Strategy, 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
 Shape Theory |  CLONY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Neotoma Games | YORUROJI |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Shape Theory (2023) is 1 year older than CLONY (2024).
- CLONY is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Shape Theory (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Shape Theory vs CLONY — FAQ
- Should I play Shape Theory or CLONY first?
- If you want chronology, Shape Theory (2023) came out before CLONY (2024). 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 Shape Theory and CLONY similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.