Choose Shadow Eclipse
Choose Shadow Eclipse if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shadow Eclipse launched in 2024.
Shadow Eclipse vs Revenge of the Mage
Shadow Eclipse and Revenge of the Mage both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Shadow Eclipse (2024) is 1 year older than Revenge of the Mage (2025). Revenge of the Mage is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Shadow Eclipse (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Revenge of the Mage
Choose Revenge of the Mage if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Revenge of the Mage launched in 2025.
Both Shadow Eclipse and Revenge of the Mage sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Shadow Eclipse |  Revenge of the Mage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 80% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shadow Eclipse | SinginGiant |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Shadow Eclipse (2024) is 1 year older than Revenge of the Mage (2025).
- Revenge of the Mage is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Shadow Eclipse (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Shadow Eclipse vs Revenge of the Mage — FAQ
- Should I play Shadow Eclipse or Revenge of the Mage first?
- If you want chronology, Shadow Eclipse (2024) came out before Revenge of the Mage (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 Shadow Eclipse and Revenge of the Mage similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.