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 Extinction Day
Shadows of Forbidden Gods and Extinction Day 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. Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023) is 3 years older than Extinction Day (2026). Shadows of Forbidden Gods scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Extinction Day (77.8% 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 Extinction Day
Choose Extinction Day if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Extinction Day launched in 2026.
Both Shadows of Forbidden Gods and Extinction Day 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 |  Extinction Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (916 reviews) | 77.8% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bobby Two Hands | DryGin Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023) is 3 years older than Extinction Day (2026).
- Shadows of Forbidden Gods scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Extinction Day (77.8% positive).
- Extinction Day is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Shadows of Forbidden Gods (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Shadows of Forbidden Gods is Deck Playable, Extinction Day is Deck Unsupported.
Shadows of Forbidden Gods vs Extinction Day — FAQ
- Should I play Shadows of Forbidden Gods or Extinction Day first?
- If you want chronology, Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023) came out before Extinction Day (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 Shadows of Forbidden Gods and Extinction Day 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.