Choose Shu's Misfortune
Choose Shu's Misfortune if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Shu's Misfortune launched in 2020.
Shu's Misfortune vs OFF
Shu's Misfortune and OFF 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. Shu's Misfortune (2020) is 5 years older than OFF (2025). OFF scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Shu's Misfortune (73.7% 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 OFF
Choose OFF if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,016 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Shu's Misfortune and OFF 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
 Shu's Misfortune |  OFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | RPG, Free To Play | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.7% positive (19 reviews) | 96.5% positive (2,016 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moonana | Mortis Ghost, Fangamer |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Shu's Misfortune (2020) is 5 years older than OFF (2025).
- OFF scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Shu's Misfortune (73.7% positive).
- Shu's Misfortune is free; OFF is paid (14.99 USD).
- OFF is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shu's Misfortune has no Deck rating yet.
Shu's Misfortune vs OFF — FAQ
- Should I play Shu's Misfortune or OFF first?
- If you want chronology, Shu's Misfortune (2020) came out before OFF (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 Shu's Misfortune and OFF 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 Shu's Misfortune free?
- Yes — Shu's Misfortune is a free-to-play Steam title. OFF is paid (14.99 USD).