Choose KLETKA
Choose KLETKA if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,452 Steam reviews back the pick.
KLETKA vs EMPTY SHELL
KLETKA and EMPTY SHELL 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. EMPTY SHELL (2023) is 3 years older than KLETKA (2026). EMPTY SHELL scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than KLETKA (89.2% 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 EMPTY SHELL
Choose EMPTY SHELL if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.4% positive across 406 reviews.
Both KLETKA and EMPTY SHELL sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 KLETKA |  EMPTY SHELL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (1,452 reviews) | 92.4% positive (406 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Callback, ln404 | CC ARTS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- EMPTY SHELL (2023) is 3 years older than KLETKA (2026).
- EMPTY SHELL scores higher on Steam reviews (92.4% positive) than KLETKA (89.2% positive).
- KLETKA is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than EMPTY SHELL (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- KLETKA has co-op; EMPTY SHELL does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
KLETKA vs EMPTY SHELL — FAQ
- Which is better, KLETKA or EMPTY SHELL?
- On Steam reviews EMPTY SHELL scores higher (92.4% positive) than KLETKA (89.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, EMPTY SHELL is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play KLETKA or EMPTY SHELL first?
- If you want chronology, EMPTY SHELL (2023) came out before KLETKA (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 KLETKA and EMPTY SHELL 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.
- Does EMPTY SHELL have multiplayer like KLETKA?
- No. KLETKA supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while EMPTY SHELL is listed as single-player only.
- Do KLETKA and EMPTY SHELL both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.