Choose SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind
Choose SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind if it matches what drew you to this matchup. SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind launched in 2023.
SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind vs Dead Faces
SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind and Dead Faces both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2023) is 3 years older than Dead Faces (2026). 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 Dead Faces
Choose Dead Faces if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with HDR available. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dead Faces launched in 2026.
Both SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind and Dead Faces sit in Action and 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
 SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind |  Dead Faces | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 61.5% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Netherlate Games | Aza Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2023) is 3 years older than Dead Faces (2026).
SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind vs Dead Faces — FAQ
- Should I play SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind or Dead Faces first?
- If you want chronology, SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2023) came out before Dead Faces (2026). 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 SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind and Dead Faces similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.