Choose The shadow of the evil tower
Choose The shadow of the evil tower if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. The shadow of the evil tower launched in 2024.
The shadow of the evil tower vs Christmas Runner
The shadow of the evil tower and Christmas Runner both land in Action, Indie, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. Christmas Runner (2023) is 1 year older than The shadow of the evil tower (2024). The shadow of the evil tower is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Christmas Runner (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Christmas Runner
Choose Christmas Runner if you want a Sports game with Steam Leaderboards. Christmas Runner launched in 2023.
Both The shadow of the evil tower and Christmas Runner sit in Action, Indie, and Racing 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
 The shadow of the evil tower |  Christmas Runner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Racing | Action, Sports, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TitaniumCore Game | xe2050 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- Christmas Runner (2023) is 1 year older than The shadow of the evil tower (2024).
- The shadow of the evil tower is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Christmas Runner (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
The shadow of the evil tower vs Christmas Runner — FAQ
- Should I play The shadow of the evil tower or Christmas Runner first?
- If you want chronology, Christmas Runner (2023) came out before The shadow of the evil tower (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 The shadow of the evil tower and Christmas Runner similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Racing 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.