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Striving for Light vs DIVINE SHOCK

Striving for Light and DIVINE SHOCK both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. DIVINE SHOCK (2023) is 2 years older than Striving for Light (2025). DIVINE SHOCK is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Striving for Light (0.99 USD vs. 12.59 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 Striving for Light

Choose Striving for Light if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Striving for Light launched in 2025.

Choose DIVINE SHOCK

Choose DIVINE SHOCK if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. DIVINE SHOCK launched in 2023.

Both Striving for Light and DIVINE SHOCK sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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

Striving for Light vs DIVINE SHOCK — Steam metadata comparison
Striving for Light — Steam game coverStriving for LightDIVINE SHOCK — Steam game coverDIVINE SHOCK
Released20252023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, CasualAction, Indie, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price12.59 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews80% positive (100 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersIgniting Spark Gamescoldrain games

Side by side

Striving for Light vs DIVINE SHOCK — FAQ

Should I play Striving for Light or DIVINE SHOCK first?
If you want chronology, DIVINE SHOCK (2023) came out before Striving for Light (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 Striving for Light and DIVINE SHOCK similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 DIVINE SHOCK have multiplayer like Striving for Light?
No. Striving for Light supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while DIVINE SHOCK is listed as single-player only.
Does Striving for Light run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Striving for Light is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DIVINE SHOCK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Striving for Light vs DIVINE SHOCK — Verdict (2026) · imho.run