Choose Oppidum
Choose Oppidum if you want a Simulation game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Oppidum launched in 2025.
Oppidum vs Shamania
Oppidum and Shamania both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Oppidum (2025) is 1 year older than Shamania (2026). Shamania scores higher on Steam reviews (74.7% positive) than Oppidum (67.7% 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 Shamania
Choose Shamania if you want a RPG game with Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shamania launched in 2026.
Both Oppidum and Shamania sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Oppidum |  Shamania | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.7% positive (93 reviews) | 74.7% positive (150 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | EP Games® | Totem Keepers Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Oppidum (2025) is 1 year older than Shamania (2026).
- Shamania scores higher on Steam reviews (74.7% positive) than Oppidum (67.7% positive).
- Shamania is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Oppidum (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Oppidum is Deck Verified, Shamania is Deck Playable.
Oppidum vs Shamania — FAQ
- Should I play Oppidum or Shamania first?
- If you want chronology, Oppidum (2025) came out before Shamania (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 Oppidum and Shamania similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Oppidum and Shamania have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Oppidum ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Shamania ships Online Co-op, Co-op.