Choose THRESHOLD
Choose THRESHOLD if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.1% positive across 639 reviews.
THRESHOLD vs Loan Shark
THRESHOLD and Loan Shark both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. THRESHOLD (2024) is 1 year older than Loan Shark (2025). THRESHOLD scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Loan Shark (84.7% positive). 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 Loan Shark
Choose Loan Shark if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Loan Shark launched in 2025.
Both THRESHOLD and Loan Shark sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 THRESHOLD |  Loan Shark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (639 reviews) | 84.7% positive (425 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Julien Eveillé | Studio Ortica |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- THRESHOLD (2024) is 1 year older than Loan Shark (2025).
- THRESHOLD scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Loan Shark (84.7% positive).
- Loan Shark is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than THRESHOLD (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: THRESHOLD is Deck Playable, Loan Shark is Deck Unsupported.
THRESHOLD vs Loan Shark — FAQ
- Which is better, THRESHOLD or Loan Shark?
- On Steam reviews THRESHOLD scores higher (88.1% positive) than Loan Shark (84.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, THRESHOLD is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play THRESHOLD or Loan Shark first?
- If you want chronology, THRESHOLD (2024) came out before Loan Shark (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 THRESHOLD and Loan Shark similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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.