Choose Earth's Shadow
Choose Earth's Shadow if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earth's Shadow launched in 2023.
Earth's Shadow vs Avium
Earth's Shadow and Avium both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Earth's Shadow (2023) is 1 year older than Avium (2024). Earth's Shadow scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than Avium (87.5% 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 Avium
Choose Avium if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. Avium launched in 2024.
Both Earth's Shadow and Avium sit in Action 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
 Earth's Shadow |  Avium | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93% positive (57 reviews) | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | WRF Studios | The Robot, (Solo) |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Earth's Shadow (2023) is 1 year older than Avium (2024).
- Earth's Shadow scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than Avium (87.5% positive).
- Earth's Shadow is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Avium (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Earth's Shadow is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Avium has no Deck rating yet.
Earth's Shadow vs Avium — FAQ
- Should I play Earth's Shadow or Avium first?
- If you want chronology, Earth's Shadow (2023) came out before Avium (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 Earth's Shadow and Avium similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.