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Starshapes vs Vertigo Enigma

Starshapes and Vertigo Enigma 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. Starshapes (2026) is 1 year older than Vertigo Enigma (2027). 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 Camera Comfort, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. Starshapes launched in 2026.

Choose Vertigo Enigma

Choose Vertigo Enigma if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options. Vertigo Enigma launched in 2027.

Both Starshapes and Vertigo Enigma sit in Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Color Alternatives, 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

Starshapes vs Vertigo Enigma — Steam metadata comparison
Starshapes — Steam game coverStarshapesVertigo Enigma — Steam game coverVertigo Enigma
Released20262027
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownPrice unknown
Steam reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPeter BjørnRémanence Games

Side by side

Starshapes vs Vertigo Enigma — FAQ

Should I play Starshapes or Vertigo Enigma first?
If you want chronology, Starshapes (2026) came out before Vertigo Enigma (2027). 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 Starshapes and Vertigo Enigma 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.
Starshapes vs Vertigo Enigma — Verdict (2026) · imho.run