Choose Shadow Warrior 2
Choose Shadow Warrior 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,672 Steam reviews back the pick.
Shadow Warrior 2 vs Apastron
Shadow Warrior 2 and Apastron both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Shadow Warrior 2 (2016) is 4 years older than Apastron (2020). Shadow Warrior 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Apastron (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 Apastron
Choose Apastron if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Apastron launched in 2020.
Both Shadow Warrior 2 and Apastron sit in Action 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
 Shadow Warrior 2 |  Apastron | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.3% positive (8,672 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flying Wild Hog | Noah Lewin |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Shadow Warrior 2 (2016) is 4 years older than Apastron (2020).
- Shadow Warrior 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than Apastron (78.6% positive).
- Apastron is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Shadow Warrior 2 (5.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Shadow Warrior 2 has co-op; Apastron does not.
- Shadow Warrior 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Apastron has no Deck rating yet.
Shadow Warrior 2 vs Apastron — FAQ
- Should I play Shadow Warrior 2 or Apastron first?
- If you want chronology, Shadow Warrior 2 (2016) came out before Apastron (2020). 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 Shadow Warrior 2 and Apastron similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Apastron have multiplayer like Shadow Warrior 2?
- No. Shadow Warrior 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Apastron is listed as single-player only.
- Does Shadow Warrior 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shadow Warrior 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Apastron doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.