Choose Mortal Shell
Choose Mortal Shell if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,923 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mortal Shell vs Mortal Shell II
Mortal Shell and Mortal Shell II both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Mortal Shell (2021) is 5 years older than Mortal Shell II (2026). Mortal Shell II scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Mortal Shell (69.7% 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 Mortal Shell II
Choose Mortal Shell II if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.6% positive across 20,512 reviews.
Both Mortal Shell and Mortal Shell II sit in Action and RPG 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
 Mortal Shell |  Mortal Shell II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.7% positive (3,923 reviews) | 78.6% positive (20,512 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cold Symmetry | Cold Symmetry |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Mortal Shell (2021) is 5 years older than Mortal Shell II (2026).
- Mortal Shell II scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Mortal Shell (69.7% positive).
- Mortal Shell is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Mortal Shell II (29.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mortal Shell is Deck Verified, Mortal Shell II is Deck Playable.
Mortal Shell vs Mortal Shell II — FAQ
- Which is better, Mortal Shell or Mortal Shell II?
- On Steam reviews Mortal Shell II scores higher (78.6% positive) than Mortal Shell (69.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Mortal Shell II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Mortal Shell or Mortal Shell II first?
- If you want chronology, Mortal Shell (2021) came out before Mortal Shell II (2026). 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 Mortal Shell and Mortal Shell II similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.