Choose The Flame in the Flood
Choose The Flame in the Flood if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,284 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Flame in the Flood vs Shadow of the Depth
The Flame in the Flood and Shadow of the Depth both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Flame in the Flood (2016) is 9 years older than Shadow of the Depth (2025). Shadow of the Depth scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than The Flame in the Flood (78.6% positive). 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 Shadow of the Depth
Choose Shadow of the Depth if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.3% positive across 126 reviews.
Both The Flame in the Flood and Shadow of the Depth sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 The Flame in the Flood |  Shadow of the Depth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (1,284 reviews) | 83.3% positive (126 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Molasses Flood | ChillyRoom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Flame in the Flood (2016) is 9 years older than Shadow of the Depth (2025).
- Shadow of the Depth scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than The Flame in the Flood (78.6% positive).
- Shadow of the Depth is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Flame in the Flood (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Flame in the Flood is Deck Unsupported, Shadow of the Depth is Deck Verified.
The Flame in the Flood vs Shadow of the Depth — FAQ
- Which is better, The Flame in the Flood or Shadow of the Depth?
- On Steam reviews Shadow of the Depth scores higher (83.3% positive) than The Flame in the Flood (78.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Shadow of the Depth is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Flame in the Flood or Shadow of the Depth first?
- If you want chronology, The Flame in the Flood (2016) came out before Shadow of the Depth (2025). 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 The Flame in the Flood and Shadow of the Depth similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.