BLACKTAIL vs Shadowgate 2
BLACKTAIL and Shadowgate 2 both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. BLACKTAIL (2022) is 3 years older than Shadowgate 2 (2025). BLACKTAIL scores higher on Steam reviews (83.4% positive) than Shadowgate 2 (28% 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
 BLACKTAIL |  Shadowgate 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.4% positive (934 reviews) | 28% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | THE PARASIGHT | Forever Entertainment S. A., Highball Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- BLACKTAIL (2022) is 3 years older than Shadowgate 2 (2025).
- BLACKTAIL scores higher on Steam reviews (83.4% positive) than Shadowgate 2 (28% positive).
- Shadowgate 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than BLACKTAIL (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- BLACKTAIL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shadowgate 2 has no Deck rating yet.
BLACKTAIL vs Shadowgate 2 — FAQ
- Should I play BLACKTAIL or Shadowgate 2 first?
- If you want chronology, BLACKTAIL (2022) came out before Shadowgate 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 BLACKTAIL and Shadowgate 2 similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does BLACKTAIL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BLACKTAIL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shadowgate 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.