Choose SUFFOCATE
Choose SUFFOCATE if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SUFFOCATE launched in 2025.
SUFFOCATE vs Shanubis
SUFFOCATE and Shanubis 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. Shanubis (2022) is 3 years older than SUFFOCATE (2025). Shanubis is free; SUFFOCATE is paid (16.99 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 Shanubis
Choose Shanubis if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Shanubis launched in 2022.
Both SUFFOCATE and Shanubis 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
 SUFFOCATE |  Shanubis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 16.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (16 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Naughty Cow | Transient Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Shanubis (2022) is 3 years older than SUFFOCATE (2025).
- Shanubis is free; SUFFOCATE is paid (16.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SUFFOCATE is Deck Unsupported, Shanubis is Deck Playable.
SUFFOCATE vs Shanubis — FAQ
- Should I play SUFFOCATE or Shanubis first?
- If you want chronology, Shanubis (2022) came out before SUFFOCATE (2025). 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 SUFFOCATE and Shanubis 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.
- Is Shanubis free?
- Yes — Shanubis is a free-to-play Steam title. SUFFOCATE is paid (16.99 USD).