Choose Sharded World
Choose Sharded World if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sharded World launched in 2023.
Sharded World vs Survivors of Mayhem
Sharded World and Survivors of Mayhem both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Sharded World (2023) is 1 year older than Survivors of Mayhem (2024). Survivors of Mayhem scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sharded World (71.6% 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 Survivors of Mayhem
Choose Survivors of Mayhem if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. Survivors of Mayhem launched in 2024.
Both Sharded World and Survivors of Mayhem sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Sharded World |  Survivors of Mayhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.6% positive (81 reviews) | 100% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nasty Cat | Charging Llama |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Sharded World (2023) is 1 year older than Survivors of Mayhem (2024).
- Survivors of Mayhem scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Sharded World (71.6% positive).
- Sharded World is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Survivors of Mayhem (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Sharded World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Survivors of Mayhem has no Deck rating yet.
Sharded World vs Survivors of Mayhem — FAQ
- Should I play Sharded World or Survivors of Mayhem first?
- If you want chronology, Sharded World (2023) came out before Survivors of Mayhem (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 Sharded World and Survivors of Mayhem similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Sharded World run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sharded World is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Survivors of Mayhem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.