Choose Ganryu 2
Choose Ganryu 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ganryu 2 launched in 2022.
Ganryu 2 vs Curse of the Shadow Samurai
Ganryu 2 and Curse of the Shadow Samurai 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. Ganryu 2 (2022) is 1 year older than Curse of the Shadow Samurai (2023). Curse of the Shadow Samurai is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Ganryu 2 (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 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 Curse of the Shadow Samurai
Choose Curse of the Shadow Samurai if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Curse of the Shadow Samurai launched in 2023.
Both Ganryu 2 and Curse of the Shadow Samurai 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
 Ganryu 2 |  Curse of the Shadow Samurai | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65% positive (40 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Storybird Studio | SirTotti |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ganryu 2 (2022) is 1 year older than Curse of the Shadow Samurai (2023).
- Curse of the Shadow Samurai is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Ganryu 2 (4.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Ganryu 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Curse of the Shadow Samurai has no Deck rating yet.
Ganryu 2 vs Curse of the Shadow Samurai — FAQ
- Should I play Ganryu 2 or Curse of the Shadow Samurai first?
- If you want chronology, Ganryu 2 (2022) came out before Curse of the Shadow Samurai (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 Ganryu 2 and Curse of the Shadow Samurai 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.
- Does Ganryu 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ganryu 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Curse of the Shadow Samurai doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.