Choose Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire
Choose Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire if you want a Casual experience. Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire launched in 2024.
Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire vs Wanted Shadows
Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire and Wanted Shadows 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. Wanted Shadows (2023) is 1 year older than Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire (2024). Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Wanted Shadows (73.9% 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 Wanted Shadows
Choose Wanted Shadows if it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wanted Shadows launched in 2023.
Both Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire and Wanted Shadows 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
 Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire |  Wanted Shadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) | 73.9% positive (46 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Interactive Fate | Radhood, Conradical Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Wanted Shadows (2023) is 1 year older than Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire (2024).
- Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than Wanted Shadows (73.9% positive).
- Wanted Shadows is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire (1.49 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire vs Wanted Shadows — FAQ
- Should I play Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire or Wanted Shadows first?
- If you want chronology, Wanted Shadows (2023) came out before Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire (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 Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire and Wanted Shadows 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.
- Do Monster Run: Downfall of the Empire and Wanted Shadows both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.