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Nuclear Throne vs ShapeRaid

Nuclear Throne and ShapeRaid both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Nuclear Throne (2015) is 10 years older than ShapeRaid (2025). ShapeRaid scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Nuclear Throne (96.5% positive). 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 Nuclear Throne

Choose Nuclear Throne if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,705 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose ShapeRaid

Choose ShapeRaid if you want a Casual game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. ShapeRaid launched in 2025.

Both Nuclear Throne and ShapeRaid sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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

Nuclear Throne vs ShapeRaid — Steam metadata comparison
Nuclear Throne — Steam game coverNuclear ThroneShapeRaid — Steam game coverShapeRaid
Released20152025
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price11.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews96.5% positive (9,705 reviews)100% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersVlambeerJellySquidGames

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Nuclear Throne vs ShapeRaid — FAQ

Should I play Nuclear Throne or ShapeRaid first?
If you want chronology, Nuclear Throne (2015) came out before ShapeRaid (2025). 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 Nuclear Throne and ShapeRaid similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Do both Nuclear Throne and ShapeRaid have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nuclear Throne ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; ShapeRaid ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Nuclear Throne run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Nuclear Throne is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ShapeRaid doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Nuclear Throne vs ShapeRaid — Verdict (2026) · imho.run