Choose The Summoning
Choose The Summoning if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Summoning launched in 2023.
The Summoning vs A Short Quest
The Summoning and A Short Quest both land in Action, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. 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 A Short Quest
Choose A Short Quest if you want an Indie game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound.
Both The Summoning and A Short Quest sit in Action, Adventure, 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
 The Summoning |  A Short Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (14 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Event Horizon Software | Silent Moon |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
The Summoning vs A Short Quest — FAQ
- Are The Summoning and A Short Quest similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.