Escape Dungeon 2 vs The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith
Escape Dungeon 2 and The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Escape Dungeon 2 (2022) is 3 years older than The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith (2025). The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Escape Dungeon 2 (87.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Escape Dungeon 2 |  The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.19 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.4% positive (365 reviews) | 89.3% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hide Games | Ason |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Escape Dungeon 2 (2022) is 3 years older than The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith (2025).
- The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than Escape Dungeon 2 (87.4% positive).
- Escape Dungeon 2 is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith (7.19 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Escape Dungeon 2 vs The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith — FAQ
- Should I play Escape Dungeon 2 or The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith first?
- If you want chronology, Escape Dungeon 2 (2022) came out before The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith (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 Escape Dungeon 2 and The Shimmering Horizon and Cursed Blacksmith similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.