Choose LIDAR Survival
Choose LIDAR Survival if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. LIDAR Survival launched in 2023.
LIDAR Survival vs Shadows of the Past
LIDAR Survival and Shadows of the Past both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. LIDAR Survival (2023) is 2 years older than Shadows of the Past (2025). LIDAR Survival is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Shadows of the Past (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 of the Past
Choose Shadows of the Past if you want the HDR available, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Shadows of the Past launched in 2025.
Both LIDAR Survival and Shadows of the Past sit in Indie 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
 LIDAR Survival |  Shadows of the Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Xenrik | SomeTimesAtNight |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- LIDAR Survival (2023) is 2 years older than Shadows of the Past (2025).
- LIDAR Survival is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Shadows of the Past (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
LIDAR Survival vs Shadows of the Past — FAQ
- Should I play LIDAR Survival or Shadows of the Past first?
- If you want chronology, LIDAR Survival (2023) came out before Shadows of the Past (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 LIDAR Survival and Shadows of the Past similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.