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Venge vs Shadows of the Past

Venge and Shadows of the Past both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Venge (2020) is 5 years older than Shadows of the Past (2025). Shadows of the Past is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Venge (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Venge vs Shadows of the Past — Steam metadata comparison
Venge — Steam game coverVengeShadows of the Past — Steam game coverShadows of the Past
Released20202025
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews90.8% positive (217 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCostek GamesSomeTimesAtNight

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Venge vs Shadows of the Past — FAQ

Should I play Venge or Shadows of the Past first?
If you want chronology, Venge (2020) came out before Shadows of the Past (2025). 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 Venge and Shadows of the Past similar?
They overlap on Indie 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 Venge run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Venge is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shadows of the Past doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.