Choose Crusader Kings III
Choose Crusader Kings III if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. 48,633 Steam reviews back the pick.
Crusader Kings III vs Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Crusader Kings III and Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew 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. Crusader Kings III (2020) is 3 years older than Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (2023). Both sit near 91% positive on Steam (Crusader Kings III: 48,633 reviews, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew: 1,939). 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 Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Choose Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew if you want the Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,939 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Crusader Kings III and Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (90.5% vs 90.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Crusader Kings III |  Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (48,633 reviews) | 90.5% positive (1,939 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | Mimimi Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Crusader Kings III (2020) is 3 years older than Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (2023).
- Both sit near 91% positive on Steam (Crusader Kings III: 48,633 reviews, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew: 1,939).
- Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Crusader Kings III (39.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Crusader Kings III is Deck Playable, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is Deck Verified.
Crusader Kings III vs Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew — FAQ
- Which is better, Crusader Kings III or Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Crusader Kings III sits at 90.5% positive (48,633 reviews), Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew at 90.5% (1,939). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Crusader Kings III or Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew first?
- If you want chronology, Crusader Kings III (2020) came out before Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (2023). 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 Crusader Kings III and Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew 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.
- Does Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew have multiplayer like Crusader Kings III?
- No. Crusader Kings III supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is listed as single-player only.