Choose SHOGUN
Choose SHOGUN if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. SHOGUN launched in 2024.
SHOGUN vs Hard as Hell
SHOGUN and Hard as Hell both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Both released in 2024. Hard as Hell is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SHOGUN (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Hard as Hell
Choose Hard as Hell if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hard as Hell launched in 2024.
Both SHOGUN and Hard as Hell sit in Action and Indie 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
 SHOGUN |  Hard as Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Guneal, Acid | L4S Games, KAPPIRE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Hard as Hell is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SHOGUN (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
SHOGUN vs Hard as Hell — FAQ
- Are SHOGUN and Hard as Hell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.