Choose HunterX
Choose HunterX if it's currently about 22% cheaper on the Steam Store. HunterX launched in 2022.
HunterX vs Shadow Monarchs Rise
HunterX and Shadow Monarchs Rise both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. HunterX (2022) is 4 years older than Shadow Monarchs Rise (2026). HunterX is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than Shadow Monarchs Rise (7.49 USD vs. 9.59 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 Monarchs Rise
Choose Shadow Monarchs Rise if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadow Monarchs Rise launched in 2026.
Both HunterX and Shadow Monarchs Rise sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 HunterX |  Shadow Monarchs Rise | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 9.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (181 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ORANGE POPCORN | The Gaming Maker |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- HunterX (2022) is 4 years older than Shadow Monarchs Rise (2026).
- HunterX is currently ~22% cheaper on Steam than Shadow Monarchs Rise (7.49 USD vs. 9.59 USD).
- HunterX is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shadow Monarchs Rise has no Deck rating yet.
HunterX vs Shadow Monarchs Rise — FAQ
- Should I play HunterX or Shadow Monarchs Rise first?
- If you want chronology, HunterX (2022) came out before Shadow Monarchs Rise (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 HunterX and Shadow Monarchs Rise similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 HunterX run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HunterX is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shadow Monarchs Rise doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.