Choose CIPHER 61
Choose CIPHER 61 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. CIPHER 61 launched in 2022.
CIPHER 61 vs Shadow Walker
CIPHER 61 and Shadow Walker both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. CIPHER 61 (2022) is 3 years older than Shadow Walker (2025). Shadow Walker is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than CIPHER 61 (4.99 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 Shadow Walker
Choose Shadow Walker if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow Walker launched in 2025.
Both CIPHER 61 and Shadow Walker sit in Action and 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
 CIPHER 61 |  Shadow Walker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fawncy Games | trying to code |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- CIPHER 61 (2022) is 3 years older than Shadow Walker (2025).
- Shadow Walker is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than CIPHER 61 (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
CIPHER 61 vs Shadow Walker — FAQ
- Should I play CIPHER 61 or Shadow Walker first?
- If you want chronology, CIPHER 61 (2022) came out before Shadow Walker (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 CIPHER 61 and Shadow Walker similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.