Choose Welcome to Elk
Choose Welcome to Elk if you want the Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Welcome to Elk launched in 2020.
Welcome to Elk vs 1428: Shadows over Silesia
Welcome to Elk and 1428: Shadows over Silesia both land in Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Welcome to Elk (2020) is 2 years older than 1428: Shadows over Silesia (2022). Welcome to Elk scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than 1428: Shadows over Silesia (75.6% 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 1428: Shadows over Silesia
Choose 1428: Shadows over Silesia if you want an Action and RPG game with Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Narrated Game Menus. 1428: Shadows over Silesia launched in 2022.
Both Welcome to Elk and 1428: Shadows over Silesia sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Welcome to Elk |  1428: Shadows over Silesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (160 reviews) | 75.6% positive (86 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triple Topping | KUBI Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Welcome to Elk (2020) is 2 years older than 1428: Shadows over Silesia (2022).
- Welcome to Elk scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than 1428: Shadows over Silesia (75.6% positive).
- Welcome to Elk is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than 1428: Shadows over Silesia (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Welcome to Elk vs 1428: Shadows over Silesia — FAQ
- Should I play Welcome to Elk or 1428: Shadows over Silesia first?
- If you want chronology, Welcome to Elk (2020) came out before 1428: Shadows over Silesia (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 Welcome to Elk and 1428: Shadows over Silesia similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do Welcome to Elk and 1428: Shadows over Silesia both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.