Choose Holstin
Choose Holstin if you want the DualSense Controller Support and Steam Input API Support side of the pairing.
Holstin vs THE KING IN THE SHADES
Holstin and THE KING IN THE SHADES 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. 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 THE KING IN THE SHADES
Choose THE KING IN THE SHADES if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Camera Comfort and Keyboard Only Option.
Both Holstin and THE KING IN THE SHADES sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 Holstin |  THE KING IN THE SHADES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sonka | sp1r1t_d1tch_creations |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
Holstin vs THE KING IN THE SHADES — FAQ
- Are Holstin and THE KING IN THE SHADES 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.