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Shadow of Azrael vs Shadow of Azrael 2

Shadow of Azrael and Shadow of Azrael 2 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. Shadow of Azrael (2021) is 4 years older than Shadow of Azrael 2 (2025). Shadow of Azrael is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of Azrael 2 (1.99 USD vs. 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.

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Shadow of Azrael vs Shadow of Azrael 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Shadow of Azrael — Steam game coverShadow of AzraelShadow of Azrael 2 — Steam game coverShadow of Azrael 2
Released20212025
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews78.6% positive (14 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersDream WithinDream Within

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Shadow of Azrael vs Shadow of Azrael 2 — FAQ

Should I play Shadow of Azrael or Shadow of Azrael 2 first?
If you want chronology, Shadow of Azrael (2021) came out before Shadow of Azrael 2 (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 Shadow of Azrael and Shadow of Azrael 2 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.
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