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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 49 games similar to Just Shapes & Beats down to the 20 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Tetris Effect: Connected, Tricky Towers and Puyo Puyo Tetris top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Just Shapes & Beats.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle
Tags
HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2018Dev Berzerk Studio

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Just Shapes & Beats is Tetris Effect: Connected — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. Tricky Towers and Puyo Puyo Tetris follow close behind.

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The best games like Just Shapes & Beats on PlayStation

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Just Shapes & Beats. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Tetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Connected
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOfflineNarrative2D
Steam👍 95%· 8.8KIGDB89· 10OC89· 67
Year 2020Dev Monstars · EnhanceOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Just Shapes & Beats, expect puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Just Shapes & Beats.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode84Tone17
Tricky Towers
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opOnline2D
Steam👍 90%· 16KIGDB68· 7OC72· 29
Year 2016Dev WeirdBeardOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Just Shapes & Beats: puzzle design, multiplayer gameplay and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and PvP competition, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Just Shapes & Beats.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode87Tone0
#3Puyo Puyo Tetris
Puyo Puyo Tetris
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcore2D
Steam👍 85%· 5.5KIGDB84· 13OC83· 82
Year 2014Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Just Shapes & Beats: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, competitive edge and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Just Shapes & Beats.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode61Tone30
#4Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB93· 7
Year 2008Dev Harmonix Music Systems · MTV GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Guitar Hero: Metallica
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB90· 2
Year 2009Dev Neversoft Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Guitar Hero World Tour
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB83· 4
Year 2008Dev Neversoft Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Guitar Hero 5
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB81· 5
Year 2009Dev Neversoft Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB64· 6
Year 2008Dev Neversoft Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Reanimal
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrative2D
Steam👍 74%· 22KIGDB81· 3OC81· 143
Year 2026Dev Tarsier Studios · THQ NordicOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Like Just Shapes & Beats, it's known for puzzle design, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Just Shapes & Beats.

Released 8 years after Just Shapes & Beats.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode79Tone23
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opPvP
IGDB68· 5
Year 2010Dev Vicarious Visions · Budcat CreationsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Shared with Just Shapes & Beats: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, PvP competition and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: visuals.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode84Visuals0
The Beatles: Rock Band
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opCasual
IGDB88· 7
Year 2009Dev Harmonix Music Systems · MTV GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Just Shapes & Beats, it's known for puzzle design, offline and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode92Tone0
Katamari Damacy Reroll
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloOfflineMultiplayerMeleeCasual
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB85· 7OC83· 65
Year 2018Dev MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Just Shapes & Beats, expect puzzle design, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Just Shapes & Beats.

Genre100Combat100Game mode73Tone0Visuals0
Angry Birds Star Wars
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayer2DFantasy
IGDB64· 4
Year 2012Dev Rovio Entertainment · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Just Shapes & Beats: puzzle design, offline and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Genre100Visuals100Game mode73
Crash Bash
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistorical
Year 2000Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Just Shapes & Beats, expect puzzle design, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: visuals.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode79Visuals0
Katamari Damacy
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
OfflineSoloMultiplayerFantasyThird Person
IGDB85· 3
Year 2004Dev Keita Takahashi · NamcoOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Just Shapes & Beats, it's known for puzzle design, offline and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Just Shapes & Beats: visuals.

It predates Just Shapes & Beats by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode73Visuals0

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