Choose Star99
Choose Star99 if you want an Action game with Online PvP. Star99 launched in 2020.
Star99 vs ShapeVS
Star99 and ShapeVS 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. Star99 (2020) is 4 years older than ShapeVS (2024). ShapeVS is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Star99 (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 ShapeVS
Choose ShapeVS if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. ShapeVS launched in 2024.
Both Star99 and ShapeVS sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Star99 |  ShapeVS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Schine GmbH | Smash Attack Aus |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Star99 (2020) is 4 years older than ShapeVS (2024).
- ShapeVS is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Star99 (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- ShapeVS has co-op; Star99 does not.
Star99 vs ShapeVS — FAQ
- Should I play Star99 or ShapeVS first?
- If you want chronology, Star99 (2020) came out before ShapeVS (2024). 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 Star99 and ShapeVS 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.