Choose Chernobyl inferno
Choose Chernobyl inferno if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Chernobyl inferno launched in 2022.
Chernobyl inferno vs Shaft 29
Chernobyl inferno and Shaft 29 both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Chernobyl inferno (2022) is 4 years older than Shaft 29 (2026). 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 Shaft 29
Choose Shaft 29 if you want a Casual and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shaft 29 launched in 2026.
Both Chernobyl inferno and Shaft 29 sit in Action, 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
 Chernobyl inferno |  Shaft 29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shumilin | AeSteK |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Chernobyl inferno (2022) is 4 years older than Shaft 29 (2026).
Chernobyl inferno vs Shaft 29 — FAQ
- Should I play Chernobyl inferno or Shaft 29 first?
- If you want chronology, Chernobyl inferno (2022) came out before Shaft 29 (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 Chernobyl inferno and Shaft 29 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.