Choose Sil and the Fading World
Choose Sil and the Fading World if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sil and the Fading World launched in 2026.
Sil and the Fading World vs Theden
Sil and the Fading World and Theden both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Theden (2025) is 1 year older than Sil and the Fading World (2026). Theden is free; Sil and the Fading World is paid (Price unknown). 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 Theden
Choose Theden if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Theden launched in 2025.
Both Sil and the Fading World and Theden sit in Action and RPG 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
 Sil and the Fading World |  Theden | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | — | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IceCrack Games | Papermonger LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Theden (2025) is 1 year older than Sil and the Fading World (2026).
- Theden is free; Sil and the Fading World is paid (Price unknown).
Sil and the Fading World vs Theden — FAQ
- Should I play Sil and the Fading World or Theden first?
- If you want chronology, Theden (2025) came out before Sil and the Fading World (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 Sil and the Fading World and Theden similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.
- Is Theden free?
- Yes — Theden is a free-to-play Steam title. Sil and the Fading World is paid (Price unknown).