Choose Shattering Obsidian
Choose Shattering Obsidian if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Shattering Obsidian launched in 2020.
Shattering Obsidian vs Beast Saga
Shattering Obsidian and Beast Saga both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Shattering Obsidian (2020) is 6 years older than Beast Saga (2026). Shattering Obsidian is free; Beast Saga is paid (15.29 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 Beast Saga
Choose Beast Saga if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Beast Saga launched in 2026.
Both Shattering Obsidian and Beast Saga sit in 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
 Shattering Obsidian |  Beast Saga | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 15.29 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | James K. Isaac | 嘉兴黑曜石(Jiaxing Obsidian) |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Shattering Obsidian (2020) is 6 years older than Beast Saga (2026).
- Shattering Obsidian is free; Beast Saga is paid (15.29 USD).
- Beast Saga is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shattering Obsidian has no Deck rating yet.
Shattering Obsidian vs Beast Saga — FAQ
- Should I play Shattering Obsidian or Beast Saga first?
- If you want chronology, Shattering Obsidian (2020) came out before Beast Saga (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 Shattering Obsidian and Beast Saga similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Shattering Obsidian free?
- Yes — Shattering Obsidian is a free-to-play Steam title. Beast Saga is paid (15.29 USD).