Choose Warlocks vs Shadows
Choose Warlocks vs Shadows if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. Warlocks vs Shadows launched in 2015.
Warlocks vs Shadows vs Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX
Warlocks vs Shadows and Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Warlocks vs Shadows (2015) is 4 years older than Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX (2019). Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Warlocks vs Shadows (51.8% 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 Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX
Choose Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX launched in 2019.
Both Warlocks vs Shadows and Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Warlocks vs Shadows |  Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 51.8% positive (114 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Frozen District | bluffman |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Warlocks vs Shadows (2015) is 4 years older than Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX (2019).
- Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than Warlocks vs Shadows (51.8% positive).
- Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Warlocks vs Shadows (9.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Warlocks vs Shadows vs Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — FAQ
- Should I play Warlocks vs Shadows or Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX first?
- If you want chronology, Warlocks vs Shadows (2015) came out before Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX (2019). 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 Warlocks vs Shadows and Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Do both Warlocks vs Shadows and Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Warlocks vs Shadows ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.