Choose Gridrunner Revolution
Choose Gridrunner Revolution if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Gridrunner Revolution launched in 2010.
Gridrunner Revolution vs Shmandala
Gridrunner Revolution and Shmandala 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. Gridrunner Revolution (2010) is 16 years older than Shmandala (2026). Gridrunner Revolution is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shmandala 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 Shmandala
Choose Shmandala if you want an Action game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shmandala launched in 2026.
Both Gridrunner Revolution and Shmandala sit in Indie 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
 Gridrunner Revolution |  Shmandala | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (79 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Llamasoft LTD | mjoldham |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Gridrunner Revolution (2010) is 16 years older than Shmandala (2026).
- Gridrunner Revolution is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shmandala has no Deck rating yet.
Gridrunner Revolution vs Shmandala — FAQ
- Should I play Gridrunner Revolution or Shmandala first?
- If you want chronology, Gridrunner Revolution (2010) came out before Shmandala (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 Gridrunner Revolution and Shmandala 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 Gridrunner Revolution run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gridrunner Revolution is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shmandala doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.