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 Cults of the Endtimes
Shadows of Forbidden Gods and Cults of the Endtimes 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 Cults of the Endtimes (2026). Shadows of Forbidden Gods is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cults of the Endtimes has no Deck rating yet. 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 Cults of the Endtimes
Choose Cults of the Endtimes if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cults of the Endtimes launched in 2026.
Both Shadows of Forbidden Gods and Cults of the Endtimes 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 |  Cults of the Endtimes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (916 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bobby Two Hands | Wasserfall |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023) is 3 years older than Cults of the Endtimes (2026).
- Shadows of Forbidden Gods is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cults of the Endtimes has no Deck rating yet.
Shadows of Forbidden Gods vs Cults of the Endtimes — FAQ
- Should I play Shadows of Forbidden Gods or Cults of the Endtimes first?
- If you want chronology, Shadows of Forbidden Gods (2023) came out before Cults of the Endtimes (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 Cults of the Endtimes 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. Cults of the Endtimes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.