Choose THE MADMAN
Choose THE MADMAN if you want a RPG experience. THE MADMAN launched in 2022.
THE MADMAN vs A Void Shaper
THE MADMAN and A Void Shaper both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. THE MADMAN (2022) is 2 years older than A Void Shaper (2024). A Void Shaper is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than THE MADMAN (3.16 USD vs. 12.99 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 A Void Shaper
Choose A Void Shaper if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Void Shaper launched in 2024.
Both THE MADMAN and A Void Shaper sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 THE MADMAN |  A Void Shaper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 3.16 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.8% positive (17 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nikita Morti | Paragrimm, K1ngKapra (Composer) |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- THE MADMAN (2022) is 2 years older than A Void Shaper (2024).
- A Void Shaper is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than THE MADMAN (3.16 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
THE MADMAN vs A Void Shaper — FAQ
- Should I play THE MADMAN or A Void Shaper first?
- If you want chronology, THE MADMAN (2022) came out before A Void Shaper (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 THE MADMAN and A Void Shaper similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.