Choose HTD
Choose HTD if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. HTD launched in 2020.
HTD vs Mortal Shell II
HTD and Mortal Shell II both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. HTD (2020) is 6 years older than Mortal Shell II (2026). HTD is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Mortal Shell II (9.99 USD vs. 49.99 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 Mortal Shell II
Choose Mortal Shell II if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 20,512 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both HTD and Mortal Shell II sit in Action 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
 HTD |  Mortal Shell II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 78.6% positive (20,512 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | D-Tarrow | Cold Symmetry |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- HTD (2020) is 6 years older than Mortal Shell II (2026).
- HTD is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Mortal Shell II (9.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Mortal Shell II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HTD has no Deck rating yet.
HTD vs Mortal Shell II — FAQ
- Should I play HTD or Mortal Shell II first?
- If you want chronology, HTD (2020) came out before Mortal Shell II (2026). 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 HTD and Mortal Shell II similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.