F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch vs Roots of the mind
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Roots of the mind both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) is 2 years older than Roots of the mind (2023). Roots of the mind is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD). 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
 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch |  Roots of the mind | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (721 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TiGames | David J. Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) is 2 years older than Roots of the mind (2023).
- Roots of the mind is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Roots of the mind has no Deck rating yet.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch vs Roots of the mind — FAQ
- Should I play F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch or Roots of the mind first?
- If you want chronology, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) came out before Roots of the mind (2023). 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Roots of the mind similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Roots of the mind doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.