Choose Sharded World
Choose Sharded World if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. Sharded World launched in 2023.
Sharded World vs Yokai Survivor
Sharded World and Yokai Survivor both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Sharded World (2023) is 2 years older than Yokai Survivor (2025). Sharded World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Yokai Survivor has no Deck rating yet. 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 Yokai Survivor
Choose Yokai Survivor if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. Yokai Survivor launched in 2025.
Both Sharded World and Yokai Survivor sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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 |  Yokai Survivor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 71.6% positive (81 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nasty Cat | KZ Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Sharded World (2023) is 2 years older than Yokai Survivor (2025).
- Sharded World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Yokai Survivor has no Deck rating yet.
Sharded World vs Yokai Survivor — FAQ
- Should I play Sharded World or Yokai Survivor first?
- If you want chronology, Sharded World (2023) came out before Yokai Survivor (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 Sharded World and Yokai Survivor similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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. Yokai Survivor doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.