Choose Shadow of Azrael
Choose Shadow of Azrael if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow of Azrael launched in 2021.
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Shadow of Azrael 2
Choose Shadow of Azrael 2 if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadow of Azrael 2 launched in 2025.
Both Shadow of Azrael and Shadow of Azrael 2 sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Shadow of Azrael |  Shadow of Azrael 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Dream Within | Dream Within |
Side by side
- 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).
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.