Choose F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Choose F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch if you want a Sports and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch launched in 2021.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch vs Venture to the Vile
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Venture to the Vile 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. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) is 3 years older than Venture to the Vile (2024). F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Venture to the Vile (80.6% positive). 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 Venture to the Vile
Choose Venture to the Vile if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Venture to the Vile launched in 2024.
Both F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Venture to the Vile 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
 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch |  Venture to the Vile | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (721 reviews) | 80.6% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TiGames | Studio Cut to Bits |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) is 3 years older than Venture to the Vile (2024).
- F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Venture to the Vile (80.6% positive).
- F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Venture to the Vile (15.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is Deck Verified, Venture to the Vile is Deck Playable.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch vs Venture to the Vile — FAQ
- Should I play F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch or Venture to the Vile first?
- If you want chronology, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) came out before Venture to the Vile (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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Venture to the Vile 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.