Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want an Action and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Downwell vs The Last Shape
Downwell and The Last Shape both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Downwell (2015) is 7 years older than The Last Shape (2022). Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than The Last Shape (36.4% 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 The Last Shape
Choose The Last Shape if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Last Shape launched in 2022.
Both Downwell and The Last Shape sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Downwell |  The Last Shape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 36.4% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | Yan Hlibov |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 7 years older than The Last Shape (2022).
- Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than The Last Shape (36.4% positive).
- The Last Shape is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Last Shape has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs The Last Shape — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or The Last Shape first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before The Last Shape (2022). 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 Downwell and The Last Shape similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 Downwell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Downwell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Last Shape doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.