Choose Rejoinder
Choose Rejoinder if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Rejoinder launched in 2022.
Rejoinder vs Shadow of the Depth
Rejoinder and Shadow of the Depth both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Rejoinder (2022) is 3 years older than Shadow of the Depth (2025). Rejoinder is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of the Depth (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Shadow of the Depth
Choose Shadow of the Depth if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadow of the Depth launched in 2025.
Both Rejoinder and Shadow of the Depth sit in Action and Indie 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
 Rejoinder |  Shadow of the Depth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 83.3% positive (126 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BigFrog Studios | ChillyRoom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Rejoinder (2022) is 3 years older than Shadow of the Depth (2025).
- Rejoinder is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of the Depth (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Rejoinder is Deck Playable, Shadow of the Depth is Deck Verified.
Rejoinder vs Shadow of the Depth — FAQ
- Should I play Rejoinder or Shadow of the Depth first?
- If you want chronology, Rejoinder (2022) came out before Shadow of the Depth (2025). 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 Rejoinder and Shadow of the Depth similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.