Choose Shing!
Choose Shing! if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shing! launched in 2020.
Shing! vs the Shadow of Swallow
Shing! and the Shadow of Swallow 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. Shing! (2020) is 5 years older than the Shadow of Swallow (2025). the Shadow of Swallow scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Shing! (81.9% 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 the Shadow of Swallow
Choose the Shadow of Swallow if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. the Shadow of Swallow launched in 2025.
Both Shing! and the Shadow of Swallow 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
 Shing! |  the Shadow of Swallow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (105 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mass Creation | Raine Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Shing! (2020) is 5 years older than the Shadow of Swallow (2025).
- the Shadow of Swallow scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Shing! (81.9% positive).
- the Shadow of Swallow is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Shing! (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Shing! has co-op; the Shadow of Swallow does not.
- Shing! is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; the Shadow of Swallow has no Deck rating yet.
Shing! vs the Shadow of Swallow — FAQ
- Should I play Shing! or the Shadow of Swallow first?
- If you want chronology, Shing! (2020) came out before the Shadow of Swallow (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 Shing! and the Shadow of Swallow 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.
- Does the Shadow of Swallow have multiplayer like Shing!?
- No. Shing! supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while the Shadow of Swallow is listed as single-player only.
- Does Shing! run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shing! is rated Deck Verified by Valve. the Shadow of Swallow doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.