Choose Alwa's Legacy
Choose Alwa's Legacy if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Alwa's Legacy launched in 2020.
Alwa's Legacy vs Shadow Trick
Alwa's Legacy and Shadow Trick 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. Alwa's Legacy (2020) is 4 years older than Shadow Trick (2024). Shadow Trick scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Alwa's Legacy (87.1% 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 Shadow Trick
Choose Shadow Trick if it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow Trick launched in 2024.
Both Alwa's Legacy and Shadow Trick 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
 Alwa's Legacy |  Shadow Trick | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 2.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.1% positive (279 reviews) | 100% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Elden Pixels | Neutronized |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Alwa's Legacy (2020) is 4 years older than Shadow Trick (2024).
- Shadow Trick scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Alwa's Legacy (87.1% positive).
- Shadow Trick is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Alwa's Legacy (2.49 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Alwa's Legacy is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shadow Trick has no Deck rating yet.
Alwa's Legacy vs Shadow Trick — FAQ
- Should I play Alwa's Legacy or Shadow Trick first?
- If you want chronology, Alwa's Legacy (2020) came out before Shadow Trick (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 Alwa's Legacy and Shadow Trick 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 Alwa's Legacy run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alwa's Legacy is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shadow Trick doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.