Elsie vs Shadow of the Depth
Elsie and Shadow of the Depth both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Elsie (2024) is 1 year older than Shadow of the Depth (2025). Shadow of the Depth scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Elsie (74.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Elsie |  Shadow of the Depth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.2% positive (31 reviews) | 83.3% positive (126 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Knight Shift Games | ChillyRoom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Elsie (2024) is 1 year older than Shadow of the Depth (2025).
- Shadow of the Depth scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Elsie (74.2% positive).
- Shadow of the Depth is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Elsie (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Elsie is Deck Playable, Shadow of the Depth is Deck Verified.
Elsie vs Shadow of the Depth — FAQ
- Should I play Elsie or Shadow of the Depth first?
- If you want chronology, Elsie (2024) came out before Shadow of the Depth (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 Elsie and Shadow of the Depth similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.