Choose Shape of the World
Choose Shape of the World if you want a Casual experience. Shape of the World launched in 2018.
Shape of the World vs Pattern
Shape of the World and Pattern 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. Shape of the World (2018) is 2 years older than Pattern (2020). Pattern scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Shape of the World (74.8% 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 Pattern
Choose Pattern if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pattern launched in 2020.
Both Shape of the World and Pattern 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
 Shape of the World |  Pattern | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.94 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.8% positive (143 reviews) | 79.2% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hollow Tree Games | Galen Drew, Michael Bell, Kevin Maxon |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Shape of the World (2018) is 2 years older than Pattern (2020).
- Pattern scores higher on Steam reviews (79.2% positive) than Shape of the World (74.8% positive).
- Pattern is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Shape of the World (4.94 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Shape of the World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Pattern has no Deck rating yet.
Shape of the World vs Pattern — FAQ
- Should I play Shape of the World or Pattern first?
- If you want chronology, Shape of the World (2018) came out before Pattern (2020). 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 Pattern 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 Shape of the World run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shape of the World is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Pattern doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.