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Lotus Bloom vs Shape Puzzle

Lotus Bloom and Shape Puzzle 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. Lotus Bloom (2021) is 1 year older than Shape Puzzle (2022). Lotus Bloom is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Shape Puzzle (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Lotus Bloom vs Shape Puzzle — Steam metadata comparison
Lotus Bloom — Steam game coverLotus BloomShape Puzzle — Steam game coverShape Puzzle
Released20212022
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBloomside StudiosDevment Studio

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Lotus Bloom vs Shape Puzzle — FAQ

Should I play Lotus Bloom or Shape Puzzle first?
If you want chronology, Lotus Bloom (2021) came out before Shape Puzzle (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 Lotus Bloom and Shape Puzzle 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.