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Not Burned Evil vs Shadow of Engimor

Not Burned Evil and Shadow of Engimor 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. Not Burned Evil (2023) is 1 year older than Shadow of Engimor (2024). Not Burned Evil is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of Engimor (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Not Burned Evil

Choose Not Burned Evil if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Not Burned Evil launched in 2023.

Choose Shadow of Engimor

Choose Shadow of Engimor if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shadow of Engimor launched in 2024.

Both Not Burned Evil and Shadow of Engimor 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

Not Burned Evil vs Shadow of Engimor — Steam metadata comparison
Not Burned Evil — Steam game coverNot Burned EvilShadow of Engimor — Steam game coverShadow of Engimor
Released20232024
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price0.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews1 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSwamp Scarecrow GamesGaming Goose Entertainment

Side by side

Not Burned Evil vs Shadow of Engimor — FAQ

Should I play Not Burned Evil or Shadow of Engimor first?
If you want chronology, Not Burned Evil (2023) came out before Shadow of Engimor (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 Not Burned Evil and Shadow of Engimor 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.
Not Burned Evil vs Shadow of Engimor — Verdict (2026) · imho.run