Rank 01Why this
Same whimsical mood as Shadows Over Loathing.
- $10.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Games like Shadows Over Loathing
- 25 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Players who liked Shadows Over Loathing also play
The closest matches to Shadows Over Loathing: West of Loathing, Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Crown Gambit, Sovereign Syndicate, and Dark Scavenger. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares environment interaction and turn based combat with Shadows Over Loathing.
- $44.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2017
Rank 03Why this
Shares turn based combat with Shadows Over Loathing.
- $10.79 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 04 
Sovereign Syndicate
Why this: Also CRPG and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Shadows Over Loathing.
Rank 05 
Dark Scavenger
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Shadows Over Loathing.
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The Thaumaturge
Why this: Also CRPG and Investigation, like Shadows Over Loathing.
Rank 08 
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shadows Over Loathing.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Shadows Over Loathing
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Shares environment interaction and turn based combat with Shadows Over Loathing.
- 95% of 82,468 reviews
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- 4Sovereign Syndicate
Also CRPG and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Shadows Over Loathing.
- 78% of 280 reviews
- 5Dark Scavenger
Also Lovecraftian and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Shadows Over Loathing.
- 90% of 125 reviews
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- 9SKALD: Against the Black Priory
Also CRPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like Shadows Over Loathing.
- 94% of 2,830 reviews
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- 16Arco
Also Choose Your Own Adventure and Turn-Based Strategy, like Shadows Over Loathing.
- 96% of 1,522 reviews
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- 21Strange Horticulture
Also Lovecraftian and Investigation, like Shadows Over Loathing.
- 95% of 9,535 reviews
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Asymmetric
- Price: $22.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 2,852 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 82
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Combat systems are engaging and varied
- Lore is rich and intricate
- Atmospheric
- Whimsical
- Dialogue diplomacy
- Environment interaction
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shadows Over Loathing at current Steam store prices.
Cthulhu Saves the World
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Shadows Over Loathing.
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch
Why this: Also CRPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like Shadows Over Loathing.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shadows Over Loathing.
Unrest
Why this: Also CRPG and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Shadows Over Loathing.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Shadows Over Loathing, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Shadows Over Loathing.
The Test: Secrets of the Soul
Why this: Also Investigation and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Shadows Over Loathing.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
West of Loathing
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Shadows Over Loathing.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Why this: Shares environment interaction and turn based combat with Shadows Over Loathing.
Dark Scavenger
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Shadows Over Loathing.
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
Why this: Also CRPG and Choose Your Own Adventure, like Shadows Over Loathing.
The Thaumaturge
Why this: Also CRPG and Investigation, like Shadows Over Loathing.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shadows Over Loathing.
About Shadows Over Loathing
The closest matches to Shadows Over Loathing: West of Loathing, Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Crown Gambit, Sovereign Syndicate, and Dark Scavenger. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shadows Over Loathing is your kind of game, the closest matches are West of Loathing, Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition and Crown Gambit — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and whimsical, and single out its dialogue diplomacy and environment interaction. 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.
Shadows Over Loathing is a comedy RPG set during the jazz age, blending slapstick humor with necromancy-themed adventures. Players navigate branching narrative paths while engaging in turn-based combat, managing inventory, and interacting with the environment. The game incorporates time-travel mechanics and dialogue-driven diplomacy. Players describe the combat systems as engaging and varied, and reviewers highlight that the lore is rich and intricate. Critics describe it as atmospheric and whimsical, offering a lengthy single-player adventure designed for extended play sessions. The game is verified on Steam Deck and currently holds a 96% positive rating from over 2,800 Steam reviews.
About Shadows Over Loathing: Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.
Is Shadows Over Loathing 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 2,852 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $22.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 24 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat systems are engaging and varied
- Lore is rich and intricate
People who play it also play: West of Loathing, Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Crown Gambit
Frequently asked about Shadows Over Loathing
Can I run it?
Is Shadows Over Loathing verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Shadows Over Loathing 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 Shadows Over Loathing cost?
Shadows Over Loathing is listed on Steam at 22.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shadows Over Loathing?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadows Over Loathing are West of Loathing, Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition, Crown Gambit.
Who developed Shadows Over Loathing?
Shadows Over Loathing was developed by Asymmetric.