Choose Shadows Behind the Throne 2
Choose Shadows Behind the Throne 2 if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadows Behind the Throne 2 launched in 2021.
Shadows Behind the Throne 2 vs Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Shadows Behind the Throne 2 and Shadows of Forbidden Gods both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Shadows Behind the Throne 2 (2021) is 2 years older than Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023). Shadows of Forbidden Gods scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Shadows Behind the Throne 2 (77.8% positive). 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 Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Choose Shadows of Forbidden Gods if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shadows of Forbidden Gods launched in 2023.
Both Shadows Behind the Throne 2 and Shadows of Forbidden Gods sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Shadows Behind the Throne 2 |  Shadows of Forbidden Gods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (45 reviews) | 91.5% positive (916 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bobby Two Hands | Bobby Two Hands |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Shadows Behind the Throne 2 (2021) is 2 years older than Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023).
- Shadows of Forbidden Gods scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Shadows Behind the Throne 2 (77.8% positive).
- Shadows Behind the Throne 2 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Shadows of Forbidden Gods (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Shadows of Forbidden Gods is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shadows Behind the Throne 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Shadows Behind the Throne 2 vs Shadows of Forbidden Gods — FAQ
- Should I play Shadows Behind the Throne 2 or Shadows of Forbidden Gods first?
- If you want chronology, Shadows Behind the Throne 2 (2021) came out before Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023). 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 Shadows Behind the Throne 2 and Shadows of Forbidden Gods similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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.