Choose Skyward Collapse
Choose Skyward Collapse if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Skyward Collapse launched in 2013.
Skyward Collapse vs SHAFTED
Skyward Collapse and SHAFTED both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Skyward Collapse (2013) is 9 years older than SHAFTED (2022). SHAFTED scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Skyward Collapse (49.7% 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 SHAFTED
Choose SHAFTED if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SHAFTED launched in 2022.
Both Skyward Collapse and SHAFTED sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Skyward Collapse |  SHAFTED | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 49.7% positive (159 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Looch Labs |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Skyward Collapse (2013) is 9 years older than SHAFTED (2022).
- SHAFTED scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Skyward Collapse (49.7% positive).
- SHAFTED is free; Skyward Collapse is paid (4.99 USD).
- Skyward Collapse has co-op; SHAFTED does not.
- Skyward Collapse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SHAFTED has no Deck rating yet.
Skyward Collapse vs SHAFTED — FAQ
- Should I play Skyward Collapse or SHAFTED first?
- If you want chronology, Skyward Collapse (2013) came out before SHAFTED (2022). 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 Skyward Collapse and SHAFTED similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 SHAFTED have multiplayer like Skyward Collapse?
- No. Skyward Collapse supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while SHAFTED is listed as single-player only.
- Is SHAFTED free?
- Yes — SHAFTED is a free-to-play Steam title. Skyward Collapse is paid (4.99 USD).
- Does Skyward Collapse run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Skyward Collapse is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SHAFTED doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.