Choose The Poisoner
Choose The Poisoner if you want an Early Access experience. The Poisoner launched in 2019.
The Poisoner vs Shadows of Truth VR
The Poisoner and Shadows of Truth VR 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. The Poisoner (2019) is 5 years older than Shadows of Truth VR (2024). 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 Shadows of Truth VR
Choose Shadows of Truth VR if you want an Action and Strategy game with Tracked Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadows of Truth VR launched in 2024.
Both The Poisoner and Shadows of Truth VR sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list VR Only, 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
 The Poisoner |  Shadows of Truth VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PlatformaVR | Irusu Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Poisoner (2019) is 5 years older than Shadows of Truth VR (2024).
The Poisoner vs Shadows of Truth VR — FAQ
- Should I play The Poisoner or Shadows of Truth VR first?
- If you want chronology, The Poisoner (2019) came out before Shadows of Truth VR (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 The Poisoner and Shadows of Truth VR 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.