Choose Shift 87
Choose Shift 87 if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shift 87 launched in 2024.
Shift 87 vs ARETIAS: Cursed Island
Shift 87 and ARETIAS: Cursed Island 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. Shift 87 (2024) is 2 years older than ARETIAS: Cursed Island (2026). ARETIAS: Cursed Island is currently ~12% cheaper on Steam than Shift 87 (4.40 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 ARETIAS: Cursed Island
Choose ARETIAS: Cursed Island if you want the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. ARETIAS: Cursed Island launched in 2026.
Both Shift 87 and ARETIAS: Cursed Island 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
 Shift 87 |  ARETIAS: Cursed Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.40 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.5% positive (74 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pixelsplit | inHeka Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Shift 87 (2024) is 2 years older than ARETIAS: Cursed Island (2026).
- ARETIAS: Cursed Island is currently ~12% cheaper on Steam than Shift 87 (4.40 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Shift 87 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ARETIAS: Cursed Island has no Deck rating yet.
Shift 87 vs ARETIAS: Cursed Island — FAQ
- Should I play Shift 87 or ARETIAS: Cursed Island first?
- If you want chronology, Shift 87 (2024) came out before ARETIAS: Cursed Island (2026). 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 Shift 87 and ARETIAS: Cursed Island 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.
- Does Shift 87 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shift 87 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ARETIAS: Cursed Island doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.