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Shredded Secrets vs Raybound

Shredded Secrets and Raybound 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. Shredded Secrets (2020) is 1 year older than Raybound (2021). Raybound is free; Shredded Secrets is paid (4.99 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 Shredded Secrets

Choose Shredded Secrets if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shredded Secrets launched in 2020.

Choose Raybound

Choose Raybound if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Raybound launched in 2021.

Both Shredded Secrets and Raybound 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

Shredded Secrets vs Raybound — Steam metadata comparison
Shredded Secrets — Steam game coverShredded SecretsRaybound — Steam game coverRaybound
Released20202021
GenresIndie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price4.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews1 reviews96.4% positive (28 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGirls Make Games, Team Sarcastic Shark CloudsJ. L. Bravo

Side by side

Shredded Secrets vs Raybound — FAQ

Should I play Shredded Secrets or Raybound first?
If you want chronology, Shredded Secrets (2020) came out before Raybound (2021). 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 Shredded Secrets and Raybound 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.
Is Raybound free?
Yes — Raybound is a free-to-play Steam title. Shredded Secrets is paid (4.99 USD).
Shredded Secrets vs Raybound — Verdict (2026) · imho.run