Paranormal Observation vs Shadows of the Past
Paranormal Observation and Shadows of the Past both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Paranormal Observation (2024) is 1 year older than Shadows of the Past (2025). Shadows of the Past is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Paranormal Observation (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Paranormal Observation |  Shadows of the Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (25 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Platuro | SomeTimesAtNight |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Paranormal Observation (2024) is 1 year older than Shadows of the Past (2025).
- Shadows of the Past is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Paranormal Observation (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Paranormal Observation vs Shadows of the Past — FAQ
- Should I play Paranormal Observation or Shadows of the Past first?
- If you want chronology, Paranormal Observation (2024) came out before Shadows of the Past (2025). 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 Paranormal Observation and Shadows of the Past similar?
- They overlap on 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.