Choose Valley of Shadow
Choose Valley of Shadow if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Valley of Shadow launched in 2024.
Valley of Shadow vs The Quiet Things
Valley of Shadow and The Quiet Things both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Valley of Shadow (2024) is 2 years older than The Quiet Things (2026). The Quiet Things is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Valley of Shadow (22.49 USD vs. 24.99 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 The Quiet Things
Choose The Quiet Things if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. The Quiet Things launched in 2026.
Both Valley of Shadow and The Quiet Things sit in 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
 Valley of Shadow |  The Quiet Things | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 22.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Synersteel Studio | Silver Script Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Valley of Shadow (2024) is 2 years older than The Quiet Things (2026).
- The Quiet Things is currently ~10% cheaper on Steam than Valley of Shadow (22.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
Valley of Shadow vs The Quiet Things — FAQ
- Should I play Valley of Shadow or The Quiet Things first?
- If you want chronology, Valley of Shadow (2024) came out before The Quiet Things (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 Valley of Shadow and The Quiet Things similar?
- They overlap on 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.