Choose DOGMAN
Choose DOGMAN if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DOGMAN launched in 2020.
DOGMAN vs Shanubis
DOGMAN and Shanubis both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. DOGMAN (2020) is 2 years older than Shanubis (2022). Shanubis is free; DOGMAN is paid (2.99 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 Shanubis
Choose Shanubis if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Shanubis launched in 2022.
Both DOGMAN and Shanubis sit in Indie 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
 DOGMAN |  Shanubis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daniel George | Transient Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- DOGMAN (2020) is 2 years older than Shanubis (2022).
- Shanubis is free; DOGMAN is paid (2.99 USD).
- Shanubis is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DOGMAN has no Deck rating yet.
DOGMAN vs Shanubis — FAQ
- Should I play DOGMAN or Shanubis first?
- If you want chronology, DOGMAN (2020) came out before Shanubis (2022). 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 DOGMAN and Shanubis similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Shanubis free?
- Yes — Shanubis is a free-to-play Steam title. DOGMAN is paid (2.99 USD).