Games like Shadowgate 2
Below are 24 hand-picked alternatives to Shadowgate 2 for fans of adventure, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Shadowgate 2 also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, more from Forever Entertainment S. A., and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Shadowgate 2: The sequel to the critically acclaimed, re-imagined, point-and-click adventure game is now available for preorder! Shadowgate 2 leaves 2D adventuring behind, expanding its horizons, and letting you lift the veil on the mysterious castle once again!
Players who liked Shadowgate 2 also play
Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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Shadows of the Afterland
Top pick for Shadowgate 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Madrid, 1960: A maid named Pilar dies. You arrive in the afterlife looking like Pilar but speaking as Carolina, a police officer from the future. Possess the living and cross between worlds to uncover the truth behind a soul split between two identities in this point-and-click adventure.
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BLACKTAIL
Second-strongest match for Shadowgate 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
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Vaporum
Third-strongest match for Shadowgate 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
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BROK the InvestiGator
Ranked #4 for Shadowgate 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
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Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Ranked #5 for Shadowgate 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
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Quern - Undying Thoughts
Ranked #6 for Shadowgate 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.
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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Ranked #7 for Shadowgate 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.
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Myst
Ranked #8 for Shadowgate 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Shadowgate 2
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
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Shadowgate
Reviewers of Shadowgate 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.
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Deja Vu
Reviewers of Shadowgate 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Get ready for a mindbending cyberpunk experience! Figure out more than a dozen puzzles through your manipulation of time based clones and try to get the best time in each level! Dive into Déjà Vu, inspired by puzzlers like Braid and The Swapper.
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Beyond Shadowgate
Reviewers of Shadowgate 2 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
The original design of the never-before seen point and click adventure has been brought to life after 30+ years in the vault - Beyond Shadowgate! This new massive game (created by the designer of the original hit Shadowgate and a leading 8-bit adventure studio) is 5 TIMES BIGGER than NES Shadowgate!
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More from Forever Entertainment S. A.
Other recommendable Steam games by Forever Entertainment S. A., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
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Frederic: Resurrection of Music
Another title from Forever Entertainment S. A., the studio behind Shadowgate 2.
Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels. In his way stand some of the worlds greatest pop stars charmed with enormous profits that wild commercialization provides
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Teddy Floppy Ear - The Race
Another title from Forever Entertainment S. A., the studio behind Shadowgate 2.
People of Animalville got a carting fever and you must help one of them reach for the championship. Take the wheel, choose a kart, decide which character from 'Teddy Floppy Ear’ universe you want, and start the wild ride!
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FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake
Another title from Forever Entertainment S. A., the studio behind Shadowgate 2.
FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake is an immersive, tactical turn-based RPG, placing you in command of the awe-inspiring Wanzers – powerful military machines.
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Frederic: Evil Strikes Back
Another title from Forever Entertainment S. A., the studio behind Shadowgate 2.
Frederic - Evil Strikes Back - The Bigger, Better, More Awesome sequel. Great new tracks. Great new locations. Great new features. Great new story.
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Violett Remastered
Another title from Forever Entertainment S. A., the studio behind Shadowgate 2. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Dragged by her parents, a young and rebellious teenage girl – Violett, moves to an old spooky house in the middle of nowhere. Forced away from her friends and life in the city; she imagines how boring life in countryside will be: spending day after day, bored in her room with absolutely nothing to do.
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16bit Trader
Another title from Forever Entertainment S. A., the studio behind Shadowgate 2. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Take revenge on your father’s killer!
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Teddy Floppy Ear - Mountain Adventure
Another title from Forever Entertainment S. A., the studio behind Shadowgate 2. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Teddy Floppy Ear is a main character of series of adventure games for the children, based on the on famous Polish cartoon. Send your kid onto an unforgettable journey with the world’s most charming bear!
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
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Shadows of the Afterland
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Madrid, 1960: A maid named Pilar dies. You arrive in the afterlife looking like Pilar but speaking as Carolina, a police officer from the future. Possess the living and cross between worlds to uncover the truth behind a soul split between two identities in this point-and-click adventure.
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BLACKTAIL
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
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BROK the InvestiGator
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
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Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.
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Myst
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Shadowgate 2.
Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Built from the ground up to play in 2D & VR, explore Myst in a whole new dimension! Journey to the Ages, unravel puzzles, and be a part of the surrealistic adventure that will become your own.
Frequently asked about Shadowgate 2
- How much does Shadowgate 2 cost?
- Shadowgate 2 is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Shadowgate 2?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadowgate 2 are Shadows of the Afterland, BLACKTAIL, Vaporum.
- Who developed Shadowgate 2?
- Shadowgate 2 was developed by Forever Entertainment S. A., Highball Games and published by Forever Entertainment S. A..
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