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SILENT BREATH vs The 7th Shift

SILENT BREATH and The 7th Shift both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. SILENT BREATH (2024) is 3 years older than The 7th Shift (2027). SILENT BREATH has co-op; The 7th Shift does not. 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 SILENT BREATH

Choose SILENT BREATH if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. SILENT BREATH launched in 2024.

Choose The 7th Shift

Choose The 7th Shift if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The 7th Shift launched in 2027.

Both SILENT BREATH and The 7th Shift sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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

SILENT BREATH vs The 7th Shift — Steam metadata comparison
SILENT BREATH — Steam game coverSILENT BREATHThe 7th Shift — Steam game coverThe 7th Shift
Released20242027
GenresIndie, Adventure, Simulation, Early AccessIndie, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews66.2% positive (544 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersEXODIAC STUDIOSDookos Games

Side by side

SILENT BREATH vs The 7th Shift — FAQ

Should I play SILENT BREATH or The 7th Shift first?
If you want chronology, SILENT BREATH (2024) came out before The 7th Shift (2027). 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 SILENT BREATH and The 7th Shift similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 The 7th Shift have multiplayer like SILENT BREATH?
No. SILENT BREATH supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while The 7th Shift is listed as single-player only.
Does SILENT BREATH run on Steam Deck?
Yes — SILENT BREATH is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The 7th Shift doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
SILENT BREATH vs The 7th Shift — Verdict (2026) · imho.run