Choose Sharded World
Choose Sharded World if you want an Adventure, Casual, and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. Sharded World launched in 2023.
Sharded World vs The Nightwatch
Sharded World and The Nightwatch 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 The Nightwatch (2024). The Nightwatch scores higher on Steam reviews (81% 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 The Nightwatch
Choose The Nightwatch if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. The Nightwatch launched in 2024.
Both Sharded World and The Nightwatch 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 |  The Nightwatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.6% positive (81 reviews) | 81% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nasty Cat | Astrow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Sharded World (2023) is 1 year older than The Nightwatch (2024).
- The Nightwatch scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Sharded World (71.6% positive).
- The Nightwatch is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Sharded World (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Sharded World vs The Nightwatch — FAQ
- Should I play Sharded World or The Nightwatch first?
- If you want chronology, Sharded World (2023) came out before The Nightwatch (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 The Nightwatch 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.