Choose Mortal Shell II
Choose Mortal Shell II if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. 20,512 Steam reviews back the pick.
Mortal Shell II vs The Depths of Despair
Mortal Shell II and The Depths of Despair both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2026. Mortal Shell II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Depths of Despair has no Deck rating yet. 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 The Depths of Despair
Choose The Depths of Despair if you want an Adventure experience. The Depths of Despair launched in 2026.
Both Mortal Shell II and The Depths of Despair sit in Action and RPG 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
 Mortal Shell II |  The Depths of Despair | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (20,512 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cold Symmetry | herbeni |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Mortal Shell II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Depths of Despair has no Deck rating yet.
Mortal Shell II vs The Depths of Despair — FAQ
- Are Mortal Shell II and The Depths of Despair similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.
- Does Mortal Shell II run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mortal Shell II is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Depths of Despair doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.