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Company of Crime vs Shadow Vault

Company of Crime and Shadow Vault both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Company of Crime (2020) is 4 years older than Shadow Vault (2024). Shadow Vault is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Company of Crime (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Company of Crime

Choose Company of Crime if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie experience. Company of Crime launched in 2020.

Choose Shadow Vault

Choose Shadow Vault if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow Vault launched in 2024.

Both Company of Crime and Shadow Vault sit in 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

Company of Crime vs Shadow Vault — Steam metadata comparison
Company of Crime — Steam game coverCompany of CrimeShadow Vault — Steam game coverShadow Vault
Released20202024
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, RPGRPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews55.4% positive (56 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersResistance GamesMayhem Studios, ZOOM Platform Media, Jordan Freeman Group

Side by side

Company of Crime vs Shadow Vault — FAQ

Should I play Company of Crime or Shadow Vault first?
If you want chronology, Company of Crime (2020) came out before Shadow Vault (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 Company of Crime and Shadow Vault similar?
They overlap on 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 Company of Crime run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Company of Crime is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shadow Vault doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Company of Crime vs Shadow Vault — Verdict (2026) · imho.run