Choose DeAnima
Choose DeAnima if you want an Action experience. DeAnima launched in 2025.
DeAnima vs Starving Shadows
DeAnima and Starving Shadows both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. DeAnima (2025) is 1 year older than Starving Shadows (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 Starving Shadows
Choose Starving Shadows if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Starving Shadows launched in 2026.
Both DeAnima and Starving Shadows sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 DeAnima |  Starving Shadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 89.3% positive (28 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steelgaze Studio | SpoocleMacBoogle |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- DeAnima (2025) is 1 year older than Starving Shadows (2026).
DeAnima vs Starving Shadows — FAQ
- Should I play DeAnima or Starving Shadows first?
- If you want chronology, DeAnima (2025) came out before Starving Shadows (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 DeAnima and Starving Shadows similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.