Choose Shape of the World
Choose Shape of the World if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shape of the World launched in 2018.
Shape of the World vs Kuguru
Shape of the World and Kuguru both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Shape of the World (2018) is 3 years older than Kuguru (2021). Kuguru is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Shape of the World (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Kuguru
Choose Kuguru if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 54% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kuguru launched in 2021.
Both Shape of the World and Kuguru sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Shape of the World |  Kuguru | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.8% positive (143 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hollow Tree Games | Y-Square Games G.K. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Shape of the World (2018) is 3 years older than Kuguru (2021).
- Kuguru is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than Shape of the World (5.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Shape of the World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kuguru has no Deck rating yet.
Shape of the World vs Kuguru — FAQ
- Should I play Shape of the World or Kuguru first?
- If you want chronology, Shape of the World (2018) came out before Kuguru (2021). 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 Shape of the World and Kuguru similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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 Shape of the World run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shape of the World is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kuguru doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.