Choose EMPTY SHELL
Choose EMPTY SHELL if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. EMPTY SHELL launched in 2023.
EMPTY SHELL vs Blade of the Netherworld
EMPTY SHELL and Blade of the Netherworld both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. EMPTY SHELL (2023) is 1 year older than Blade of the Netherworld (2024). Blade of the Netherworld is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than EMPTY SHELL (6.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Blade of the Netherworld
Choose Blade of the Netherworld if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blade of the Netherworld launched in 2024.
Both EMPTY SHELL and Blade of the Netherworld sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 EMPTY SHELL |  Blade of the Netherworld | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.4% positive (406 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CC ARTS | DuDu Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- EMPTY SHELL (2023) is 1 year older than Blade of the Netherworld (2024).
- Blade of the Netherworld is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than EMPTY SHELL (6.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- EMPTY SHELL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blade of the Netherworld has no Deck rating yet.
EMPTY SHELL vs Blade of the Netherworld — FAQ
- Should I play EMPTY SHELL or Blade of the Netherworld first?
- If you want chronology, EMPTY SHELL (2023) came out before Blade of the Netherworld (2024). 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 EMPTY SHELL and Blade of the Netherworld similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does EMPTY SHELL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — EMPTY SHELL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Blade of the Netherworld doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.