Choose The Shepherd
Choose The Shepherd if you want a Simulation experience. The Shepherd launched in 2022.
The Shepherd vs Verfall
The Shepherd and Verfall both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. The Shepherd (2022) is 2 years older than Verfall (2024). Verfall is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than The Shepherd (6.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD). 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 Verfall
Choose Verfall if it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Verfall launched in 2024.
Both The Shepherd and Verfall sit in 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
 The Shepherd |  Verfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MW Hashem | Hoffnung Haydn |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Shepherd (2022) is 2 years older than Verfall (2024).
- Verfall is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than The Shepherd (6.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
The Shepherd vs Verfall — FAQ
- Should I play The Shepherd or Verfall first?
- If you want chronology, The Shepherd (2022) came out before Verfall (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 The Shepherd and Verfall similar?
- They overlap on 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.