Choose Shadows Over Loathing
Choose Shadows Over Loathing if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,852 Steam reviews back the pick.
Shadows Over Loathing vs The Broken Ceiling
Shadows Over Loathing and The Broken Ceiling both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Shadows Over Loathing (2022) is 2 years older than The Broken Ceiling (2024). The Broken Ceiling scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shadows Over Loathing (95.9% positive). 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 The Broken Ceiling
Choose The Broken Ceiling if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Broken Ceiling launched in 2024.
Both Shadows Over Loathing and The Broken Ceiling sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Shadows Over Loathing |  The Broken Ceiling | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 22.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (2,852 reviews) | 100% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Asymmetric | Iron Octopus Productions Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Shadows Over Loathing (2022) is 2 years older than The Broken Ceiling (2024).
- The Broken Ceiling scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shadows Over Loathing (95.9% positive).
- The Broken Ceiling is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Shadows Over Loathing (2.99 USD vs. 22.99 USD).
- Shadows Over Loathing is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Broken Ceiling has no Deck rating yet.
Shadows Over Loathing vs The Broken Ceiling — FAQ
- Should I play Shadows Over Loathing or The Broken Ceiling first?
- If you want chronology, Shadows Over Loathing (2022) came out before The Broken Ceiling (2024). 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 Shadows Over Loathing and The Broken Ceiling similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Shadows Over Loathing run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shadows Over Loathing is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Broken Ceiling doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.