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Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest vs Shenanigans

Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest and Shenanigans 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. Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest (2022) is 2 years older than Shenanigans (2024). Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Shenanigans (3.99 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 Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest

Choose Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest launched in 2022.

Choose Shenanigans

Choose Shenanigans if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Shenanigans launched in 2024.

Both Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest and Shenanigans 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

Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest vs Shenanigans — Steam metadata comparison
Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest — Steam game coverLila's Tale and the Hidden ForestShenanigans — Steam game coverShenanigans
Released20222024
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews100% positive (11 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersSkullfish StudiosMythos Makers, John Coday, GardenWolf

Side by side

Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest vs Shenanigans — FAQ

Should I play Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest or Shenanigans first?
If you want chronology, Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest (2022) came out before Shenanigans (2024). 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 Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest and Shenanigans 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.
Does Shenanigans have multiplayer like Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest?
No. Lila's Tale and the Hidden Forest supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Shenanigans is listed as single-player only.