Choose In the footage
Choose In the footage if it matches what drew you to this matchup. In the footage launched in 2023.
In the footage vs The 7th Shift
In the footage and The 7th Shift both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. In the footage (2023) is 4 years older than The 7th Shift (2027). 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 7th Shift
Choose The 7th Shift if you want an Indie and Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The 7th Shift launched in 2027.
Both In the footage and The 7th Shift sit in 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
 In the footage |  The 7th Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2027 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 727 Not Hound | Dookos Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- In the footage (2023) is 4 years older than The 7th Shift (2027).
In the footage vs The 7th Shift — FAQ
- Should I play In the footage or The 7th Shift first?
- If you want chronology, In the footage (2023) came out before The 7th Shift (2027). 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 In the footage and The 7th Shift similar?
- They overlap on 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.