Choose Skjoldur Story
Choose Skjoldur Story if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skjoldur Story launched in 2021.
Skjoldur Story vs Dead Ink
Skjoldur Story and Dead Ink both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Skjoldur Story (2021) is 2 years older than Dead Ink (2023). Skjoldur Story is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dead Ink (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Dead Ink
Choose Dead Ink if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dead Ink launched in 2023.
Both Skjoldur Story and Dead Ink sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Skjoldur Story |  Dead Ink | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 81% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Snoozing Pixel LLC | Offwidth Games Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Skjoldur Story (2021) is 2 years older than Dead Ink (2023).
- Skjoldur Story is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dead Ink (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Skjoldur Story vs Dead Ink — FAQ
- Should I play Skjoldur Story or Dead Ink first?
- If you want chronology, Skjoldur Story (2021) came out before Dead Ink (2023). 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 Skjoldur Story and Dead Ink similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.