Choose Dub Dash
Choose Dub Dash if you want a Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dub Dash launched in 2016.
Dub Dash vs Just Shapes & Beats
Dub Dash and Just Shapes & Beats 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. Dub Dash (2016) is 2 years older than Just Shapes & Beats (2018). Just Shapes & Beats scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Dub Dash (69.7% 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 Just Shapes & Beats
Choose Just Shapes & Beats if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 13,012 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Dub Dash and Just Shapes & Beats sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen, 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
 Dub Dash |  Just Shapes & Beats | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Racing | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.7% positive (76 reviews) | 97.4% positive (13,012 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Incodra | Berzerk Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Dub Dash (2016) is 2 years older than Just Shapes & Beats (2018).
- Just Shapes & Beats scores higher on Steam reviews (97.4% positive) than Dub Dash (69.7% positive).
- Dub Dash is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Just Shapes & Beats (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Just Shapes & Beats has co-op; Dub Dash does not.
- Steam Deck: Dub Dash is Deck Playable, Just Shapes & Beats is Deck Verified.
Dub Dash vs Just Shapes & Beats — FAQ
- Should I play Dub Dash or Just Shapes & Beats first?
- If you want chronology, Dub Dash (2016) came out before Just Shapes & Beats (2018). 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 Dub Dash and Just Shapes & Beats 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.