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 Improbability
SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind and Improbability 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 1 year older than Improbability (2024). Improbability is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (6.99 USD vs. 10.99 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 Improbability
Choose Improbability if you want a Strategy and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Improbability launched in 2024.
Both SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind and Improbability 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 |  Improbability | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.5% positive (13 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Netherlate Games | James Slagter |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2023) is 1 year older than Improbability (2024).
- Improbability is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (6.99 USD vs. 10.99 USD).
SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind vs Improbability — FAQ
- Should I play SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind or Improbability first?
- If you want chronology, SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind (2023) came out before Improbability (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 SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind and Improbability 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.