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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues vs Project: Gorgon

Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Project: Gorgon both land in Massively Multiplayer, 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 Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues (2018) is 8 years older than Project: Gorgon (2026). Project: Gorgon scores higher on Steam reviews (82.2% positive) than Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues (52.2% 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 Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues

Choose Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues if you want an Adventure and Free To Play game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 2,323 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Project: Gorgon

Choose Project: Gorgon if you want an Indie game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.2% positive across 3,971 reviews.

Both Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Project: Gorgon sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player and MMO, 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

Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues vs Project: Gorgon — Steam metadata comparison
Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues — Steam game coverShroud of the Avatar: Forsaken VirtuesProject: Gorgon — Steam game coverProject: Gorgon
Released20182026
GenresAdventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To PlayIndie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
PriceFree to play24.99 USD
Steam reviews52.2% positive (2,323 reviews)82.2% positive (3,971 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
DevelopersCatnip GamesElder Game, LLC

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Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues vs Project: Gorgon — FAQ

Which is better, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues or Project: Gorgon?
On Steam reviews Project: Gorgon scores higher (82.2% positive) than Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues (52.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Project: Gorgon is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues or Project: Gorgon first?
If you want chronology, Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues (2018) came out before Project: Gorgon (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 Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues and Project: Gorgon similar?
They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, 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 Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues free?
Yes — Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues is a free-to-play Steam title. Project: Gorgon is paid (24.99 USD).
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