Choose Super Mombo Quest
Choose Super Mombo Quest if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Super Mombo Quest launched in 2021.
Super Mombo Quest vs Shadow King
Super Mombo Quest and Shadow King 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. Super Mombo Quest (2021) is 2 years older than Shadow King (2023). Super Mombo Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Shadow King (90.6% 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 King
Choose Shadow King if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow King launched in 2023.
Both Super Mombo Quest and Shadow King 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
 Super Mombo Quest |  Shadow King | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (98 reviews) | 90.6% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Orube Game Studio | Johan Peitz, Bibiki |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Super Mombo Quest (2021) is 2 years older than Shadow King (2023).
- Super Mombo Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Shadow King (90.6% positive).
- Shadow King is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Super Mombo Quest (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Super Mombo Quest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shadow King has no Deck rating yet.
Super Mombo Quest vs Shadow King — FAQ
- Should I play Super Mombo Quest or Shadow King first?
- If you want chronology, Super Mombo Quest (2021) came out before Shadow King (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 Super Mombo Quest and Shadow King 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 Super Mombo Quest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Super Mombo Quest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shadow King doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.