Choose Volvalis
Choose Volvalis if you want the HDR available and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. Volvalis launched in 2022.
Volvalis vs Shadows of Beginnings
Volvalis and Shadows of Beginnings both land in RPG, Early Access 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 RPG, Early Access on Steam. Volvalis (2022) is 4 years older than Shadows of Beginnings (2026). 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 Shadows of Beginnings
Choose Shadows of Beginnings if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie game with Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadows of Beginnings launched in 2026.
Both Volvalis and Shadows of Beginnings sit in RPG and Early Access on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Volvalis |  Shadows of Beginnings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zoneisoft | Squatch Works, TheDarkDrakeKnight, xenclipse, Kazper's Echo |
Side by side
- Both share RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Volvalis (2022) is 4 years older than Shadows of Beginnings (2026).
Volvalis vs Shadows of Beginnings — FAQ
- Should I play Volvalis or Shadows of Beginnings first?
- If you want chronology, Volvalis (2022) came out before Shadows of Beginnings (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 Volvalis and Shadows of Beginnings similar?
- They overlap on RPG, Early Access 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.