Choose Mortal Shell
Choose Mortal Shell if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,923 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mortal Shell vs Sancticide
Mortal Shell and Sancticide 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 Sancticide (2026). Mortal Shell scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Sancticide (54.2% 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 Sancticide
Choose Sancticide if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sancticide launched in 2026.
Both Mortal Shell and Sancticide 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 |  Sancticide | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.7% positive (3,923 reviews) | 54.2% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cold Symmetry | Red Square Games, Sylen Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Mortal Shell (2021) is 5 years older than Sancticide (2026).
- Mortal Shell scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Sancticide (54.2% positive).
- Sancticide is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Mortal Shell (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mortal Shell is Deck Verified, Sancticide is Deck Playable.
Mortal Shell vs Sancticide — FAQ
- Should I play Mortal Shell or Sancticide first?
- If you want chronology, Mortal Shell (2021) came out before Sancticide (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 Sancticide 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.