Choose End of Edge
Choose End of Edge if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. End of Edge launched in 2023.
End of Edge vs Shadow of the Orient
End of Edge and Shadow of the Orient both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. End of Edge (2023) is 1 year older than Shadow of the Orient (2024). End of Edge is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of the Orient (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Shadow of the Orient
Choose Shadow of the Orient if you want an Adventure experience. Shadow of the Orient launched in 2024.
Both End of Edge and Shadow of the Orient sit in Action 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
 End of Edge |  Shadow of the Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LightSpeed Studios | Spacelab Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- End of Edge (2023) is 1 year older than Shadow of the Orient (2024).
- End of Edge is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of the Orient (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
End of Edge vs Shadow of the Orient — FAQ
- Should I play End of Edge or Shadow of the Orient first?
- If you want chronology, End of Edge (2023) came out before Shadow of the Orient (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 End of Edge and Shadow of the Orient similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.