Rank 01Why this
Also JRPG and Futuristic, like Shadow Madness.
- $9.59 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Games like Shadow Madness
- 23 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Shadow Madness also play
The closest matches to Shadow Madness: SCARLET NEXUS, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, Chained Echoes, and .hack//G.U. Last Recode. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Pirates and JRPG, like Shadow Madness.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Shadow Madness.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 04 
Chained Echoes
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shadow Madness.
Rank 05 
Rank 06 
Rank 07 
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Shadow Madness
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1
- 2Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Also Pirates and JRPG, like Shadow Madness.
- 90% of 3,625 reviews
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Also JRPG and Medieval, like Shadow Madness.
- 91% of 904 reviews
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17The Bard's Tale ARPG: Remastered and Resnarkled
Also Medieval and Action RPG, like Shadow Madness.
- 76% of 703 reviews
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Crave
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 78% of 18 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Genre blending story stands out
- Nostalgic ps1 rpg feel
- Snappy character dialogue
- Atmospheric
- Nostalgic
- Retro
More games like Shadow Madness, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Shadow Madness
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shadow Madness.
CHRONO TRIGGER®
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Shadow Madness.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shadow Madness at current Steam store prices.
Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
Why this: Also JRPG and Action RPG, like Shadow Madness.
Cthulhu Saves the World
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Shadow Madness.
Kingsgrave
Why this: Also Medieval and Action RPG, like Shadow Madness.
Halls of Torment
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shadow Madness.
Dungeon Siege
Why this: Same retro mood as Shadow Madness.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SCARLET NEXUS
Why this: Also JRPG and Futuristic, like Shadow Madness.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Why this: Also Pirates and JRPG, like Shadow Madness.
Chained Echoes
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shadow Madness.
About Shadow Madness
The closest matches to Shadow Madness: SCARLET NEXUS, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim, Chained Echoes, and .hack//G.U. Last Recode. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shadow Madness is your kind of game, the closest matches are SCARLET NEXUS, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, nostalgic and retro, and single out its boss exploitation and classic turn based combat. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Shadow Madness: The world of Arkose is in Chaos as a mysterious plague, known as "Shadow Madness", ravages the land. With no cure, it strikes without warning, leaving vile creatures and piles of dust where its victims once stood. As the one hope to this doomed land, you must stop this scourge before it stops you.
Is Shadow Madness worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 18 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Genre blending story stands out
- Nostalgic ps1 rpg feel
- Snappy character dialogue
- Ted woolsey writing shines
People who play it also play: SCARLET NEXUS, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim
Frequently asked about Shadow Madness
Can I run it?
Does Shadow Madness run on Steam Deck?
Shadow Madness is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Shadow Madness cost?
Shadow Madness is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shadow Madness?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadow Madness are SCARLET NEXUS, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim.
Who developed Shadow Madness?
Shadow Madness was developed by Crave and published by Piko Interactive LLC, Bleem!.