Choose Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Choose Assassin's Creed Valhalla if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 14,313 Steam reviews back the pick.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla vs Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin’s Creed Shadows both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2022) is 3 years older than Assassin’s Creed Shadows (2025). Assassin’s Creed Shadows scores higher on Steam reviews (77.6% positive) than Assassin's Creed Valhalla (68.8% 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 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Choose Assassin’s Creed Shadows if you want the Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 77.6% positive across 14,789 reviews.
Both Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin’s Creed Shadows sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list HDR available, Adjustable Text Size, and Color Alternatives, 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
 Assassin's Creed Valhalla |  Assassin’s Creed Shadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 69.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (14,313 reviews) | 77.6% positive (14,789 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ubisoft Montreal | Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Bordeaux, Ubisoft Bucharest & Craiova, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Osaka, Ubisoft Philippines, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Singapore, Ubisoft Sofia, Ubisoft Ukraine |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2022) is 3 years older than Assassin’s Creed Shadows (2025).
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows scores higher on Steam reviews (77.6% positive) than Assassin's Creed Valhalla (68.8% positive).
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Assassin’s Creed Shadows (59.99 USD vs. 69.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Assassin's Creed Valhalla is Deck Playable, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Deck Verified.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla vs Assassin’s Creed Shadows — FAQ
- Which is better, Assassin's Creed Valhalla or Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
- On Steam reviews Assassin’s Creed Shadows scores higher (77.6% positive) than Assassin's Creed Valhalla (68.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Assassin's Creed Valhalla or Assassin’s Creed Shadows first?
- If you want chronology, Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2022) came out before Assassin’s Creed Shadows (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 Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Assassin’s Creed Shadows similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.