Choose Ziode Shadow
Choose Ziode Shadow if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ziode Shadow launched in 2021.
Ziode Shadow vs The Multi-Medium
Ziode Shadow and The Multi-Medium both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Ziode Shadow (2021) is 2 years older than The Multi-Medium (2023). The Multi-Medium is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Ziode Shadow (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The Multi-Medium
Choose The Multi-Medium if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Multi-Medium launched in 2023.
Both Ziode Shadow and The Multi-Medium sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 Ziode Shadow |  The Multi-Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 97% positive (334 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Middle Man Games | Micah Boursier |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ziode Shadow (2021) is 2 years older than The Multi-Medium (2023).
- The Multi-Medium is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Ziode Shadow (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The Multi-Medium is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ziode Shadow has no Deck rating yet.
Ziode Shadow vs The Multi-Medium — FAQ
- Should I play Ziode Shadow or The Multi-Medium first?
- If you want chronology, Ziode Shadow (2021) came out before The Multi-Medium (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 Ziode Shadow and The Multi-Medium similar?
- They overlap on 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.