Choose Shiro
Choose Shiro if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shiro launched in 2020.
Shiro vs Emiko's Pledge 2
Shiro and Emiko's Pledge 2 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. Shiro (2020) is 2 years older than Emiko's Pledge 2 (2022). Emiko's Pledge 2 is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Shiro (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Emiko's Pledge 2
Choose Emiko's Pledge 2 if it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Emiko's Pledge 2 launched in 2022.
Both Shiro and Emiko's Pledge 2 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
 Shiro |  Emiko's Pledge 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.1% positive (184 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Game Dynasty | Anamik Majumdar |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Shiro (2020) is 2 years older than Emiko's Pledge 2 (2022).
- Emiko's Pledge 2 is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Shiro (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Shiro is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Emiko's Pledge 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Shiro vs Emiko's Pledge 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Shiro or Emiko's Pledge 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Shiro (2020) came out before Emiko's Pledge 2 (2022). 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 Shiro and Emiko's Pledge 2 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 Shiro run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shiro is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Emiko's Pledge 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.