Choose Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Choose Solasta: Crown of the Magister if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. 13,437 Steam reviews back the pick.
Solasta: Crown of the Magister vs Shrouded Aspect
Solasta: Crown of the Magister and Shrouded Aspect both land in Strategy, RPG 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2021) is 4 years older than Shrouded Aspect (2025). Shrouded Aspect scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Solasta: Crown of the Magister (87.9% 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 Shrouded Aspect
Choose Shrouded Aspect if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shrouded Aspect launched in 2025.
Both Solasta: Crown of the Magister and Shrouded Aspect sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Solasta: Crown of the Magister |  Shrouded Aspect | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (13,437 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tactical Adventures | Gilligames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2021) is 4 years older than Shrouded Aspect (2025).
- Shrouded Aspect scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Solasta: Crown of the Magister (87.9% positive).
- Shrouded Aspect is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Solasta: Crown of the Magister (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Solasta: Crown of the Magister is Deck Playable, Shrouded Aspect is Deck Verified.
Solasta: Crown of the Magister vs Shrouded Aspect — FAQ
- Should I play Solasta: Crown of the Magister or Shrouded Aspect first?
- If you want chronology, Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2021) came out before Shrouded Aspect (2025). 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 Solasta: Crown of the Magister and Shrouded Aspect similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG 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 both Solasta: Crown of the Magister and Shrouded Aspect have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Solasta: Crown of the Magister ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Shrouded Aspect ships Online Co-op, Co-op.