Choose Swords and Sandals Spartacus
Choose Swords and Sandals Spartacus if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Swords and Sandals Spartacus launched in 2019.
Swords and Sandals Spartacus vs Shadow of the Orient
Swords and Sandals Spartacus and Shadow of the Orient both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Swords and Sandals Spartacus (2019) is 5 years older than Shadow of the Orient (2024). Swords and Sandals Spartacus is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of the Orient (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Shadow of the Orient
Choose Shadow of the Orient if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadow of the Orient launched in 2024.
Both Swords and Sandals Spartacus and Shadow of the Orient sit in Action 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
 Swords and Sandals Spartacus |  Shadow of the Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 31.6% positive (19 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Whiskeybarrel Studios | Spacelab Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Swords and Sandals Spartacus (2019) is 5 years older than Shadow of the Orient (2024).
- Swords and Sandals Spartacus is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of the Orient (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Swords and Sandals Spartacus is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shadow of the Orient has no Deck rating yet.
Swords and Sandals Spartacus vs Shadow of the Orient — FAQ
- Should I play Swords and Sandals Spartacus or Shadow of the Orient first?
- If you want chronology, Swords and Sandals Spartacus (2019) came out before Shadow of the Orient (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 Swords and Sandals Spartacus and Shadow of the Orient similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Swords and Sandals Spartacus run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Swords and Sandals Spartacus is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shadow of the Orient doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.