Choose UnEpic
Choose UnEpic if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,759 Steam reviews back the pick.
UnEpic vs Shadows Labyrinth
UnEpic and Shadows Labyrinth both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. UnEpic (2014) is 11 years older than Shadows Labyrinth (2025). Shadows Labyrinth is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than UnEpic (6.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Shadows Labyrinth
Choose Shadows Labyrinth if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadows Labyrinth launched in 2025.
Both UnEpic and Shadows Labyrinth sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 UnEpic |  Shadows Labyrinth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (1,759 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | @unepic_fran | Kratos Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- UnEpic (2014) is 11 years older than Shadows Labyrinth (2025).
- Shadows Labyrinth is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than UnEpic (6.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- UnEpic has co-op; Shadows Labyrinth does not.
- UnEpic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shadows Labyrinth has no Deck rating yet.
UnEpic vs Shadows Labyrinth — FAQ
- Should I play UnEpic or Shadows Labyrinth first?
- If you want chronology, UnEpic (2014) came out before Shadows Labyrinth (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 UnEpic and Shadows Labyrinth similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Shadows Labyrinth have multiplayer like UnEpic?
- No. UnEpic supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Shadows Labyrinth is listed as single-player only.
- Does UnEpic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — UnEpic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shadows Labyrinth doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.