Rank 01Why this
Also Otome and Cyberpunk, like Gilded Shadows.
- $11.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2018
Games like Gilded Shadows
- 23 games
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The closest matches to Gilded Shadows: Cardinal Cross, Changeling, Arcadia Fallen, Sigh of the Abyss, and Tailor Tales. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Otome and Romance, like Gilded Shadows.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2019
Rank 03- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 04 
Sigh of the Abyss
Why this: Also Otome and Interactive Fiction, like Gilded Shadows.
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Tailor Tales
Why this: Shares character customization with Gilded Shadows.
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Arcade Spirits
Why this: Also Futuristic and Romance, like Gilded Shadows.
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- 96% of 3,777 reviews
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Steamberry Studio
- Price: $29.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 138 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Each romance route tells a unique story
- Esper powers let the mc shine in every route
- Passionate and sweet endings offer varied romance pacing
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also Otome and Interactive Fiction, like Gilded Shadows.
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
Why this: Also Futuristic and Interactive Fiction, like Gilded Shadows.
Analogue: A Hate Story
Why this: Also Interactive Fiction and Romance, like Gilded Shadows.
The Confines Of The Crown
Why this: Also Otome and Romance, like Gilded Shadows.
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Why this: Shares character customization with Gilded Shadows.
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Why this: Also Otome and Romance, like Gilded Shadows.
Emily is Away
Why this: Also Interactive Fiction and Romance, like Gilded Shadows.
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Why this: Also Otome and Interactive Fiction, like Gilded Shadows.
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Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Futuristic, like Gilded Shadows.
About Gilded Shadows
The closest matches to Gilded Shadows: Cardinal Cross, Changeling, Arcadia Fallen, Sigh of the Abyss, and Tailor Tales. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Gilded Shadows is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cardinal Cross, Changeling and Arcadia Fallen — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its character customization and esper powers. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Gilded Shadows: A GxB visual novel that explores a whimsical, yet dangerous world which blends the solarpunk and cyberpunk aesthetics into a unique adventure. As you follow the MC on her journey, pursue various love interests in a stand-alone story unique to that route.
Is Gilded Shadows worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 138 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 60 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Each romance route tells a unique story
- Esper powers let the mc shine in every route
- Passionate and sweet endings offer varied romance pacing
- Worldbuilding is astoundingly deep
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I have to be honest, I have been playing for 17 hours and I haven't even completed a single romance. There is *so* much reading. Like.... so.... much.... reading. I have dyslexia, so it takes me a while to get through it. I feel like a lot…”
People who play it also play: Cardinal Cross, Changeling, Arcadia Fallen
Frequently asked about Gilded Shadows
Can I run it?
Is Gilded Shadows verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Gilded Shadows is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Gilded Shadows cost?
Gilded Shadows is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gilded Shadows?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gilded Shadows are Cardinal Cross, Changeling, Arcadia Fallen.
Who developed Gilded Shadows?
Gilded Shadows was developed by Steamberry Studio.