Choose Shadows of Forbidden Gods
Choose Shadows of Forbidden Gods if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shadows of Forbidden Gods launched in 2023.
Shadows of Forbidden Gods vs Ukraine Defender
Shadows of Forbidden Gods and Ukraine Defender both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Ukraine Defender (2022) is 1 year older than Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023). Ukraine Defender is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Ukraine Defender
Choose Ukraine Defender if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ukraine Defender launched in 2022.
Both Shadows of Forbidden Gods and Ukraine Defender sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Shadows of Forbidden Gods |  Ukraine Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (916 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bobby Two Hands | devrifter |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Ukraine Defender (2022) is 1 year older than Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023).
- Ukraine Defender is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Shadows of Forbidden Gods is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ukraine Defender has no Deck rating yet.
Shadows of Forbidden Gods vs Ukraine Defender — FAQ
- Should I play Shadows of Forbidden Gods or Ukraine Defender first?
- If you want chronology, Ukraine Defender (2022) came out before Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023). 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 Shadows of Forbidden Gods and Ukraine Defender similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 Shadows of Forbidden Gods run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shadows of Forbidden Gods is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ukraine Defender doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.