Choose Still Wakes the Deep
Choose Still Wakes the Deep if you want an Action game with HDR available. 6,408 Steam reviews back the pick.
Still Wakes the Deep vs Shellshock
Still Wakes the Deep and Shellshock 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. Still Wakes the Deep (2024) is 2 years older than Shellshock (2026). Shellshock scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Still Wakes the Deep (89.3% positive). 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 Shellshock
Choose Shellshock if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 66% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shellshock launched in 2026.
Both Still Wakes the Deep and Shellshock 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
 Still Wakes the Deep |  Shellshock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.74 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (6,408 reviews) | 91.3% positive (80 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Chinese Room | Man the Barricades Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Still Wakes the Deep (2024) is 2 years older than Shellshock (2026).
- Shellshock scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Still Wakes the Deep (89.3% positive).
- Shellshock is currently ~66% cheaper on Steam than Still Wakes the Deep (2.99 USD vs. 8.74 USD).
- Still Wakes the Deep is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shellshock has no Deck rating yet.
Still Wakes the Deep vs Shellshock — FAQ
- Should I play Still Wakes the Deep or Shellshock first?
- If you want chronology, Still Wakes the Deep (2024) came out before Shellshock (2026). 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 Still Wakes the Deep and Shellshock 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 Still Wakes the Deep run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Still Wakes the Deep is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shellshock doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.