Choose Gunmetal Arcadia
Choose Gunmetal Arcadia if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gunmetal Arcadia launched in 2017.
Gunmetal Arcadia vs Shadow of the Depth
Gunmetal Arcadia 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. Gunmetal Arcadia (2017) is 8 years older than Shadow of the Depth (2025). Shadow of the Depth scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Gunmetal Arcadia (72.2% 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 Shadow of the Depth
Choose Shadow of the Depth if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadow of the Depth launched in 2025.
Both Gunmetal Arcadia and Shadow of the Depth sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Gunmetal Arcadia |  Shadow of the Depth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.2% positive (36 reviews) | 83.3% positive (126 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | ChillyRoom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Gunmetal Arcadia (2017) is 8 years older than Shadow of the Depth (2025).
- Shadow of the Depth scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Gunmetal Arcadia (72.2% positive).
- Gunmetal Arcadia is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of the Depth (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Shadow of the Depth is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gunmetal Arcadia has no Deck rating yet.
Gunmetal Arcadia vs Shadow of the Depth — FAQ
- Should I play Gunmetal Arcadia or Shadow of the Depth first?
- If you want chronology, Gunmetal Arcadia (2017) 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 Gunmetal Arcadia 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.