Choose The Guilt and the Shadow
Choose The Guilt and the Shadow if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Guilt and the Shadow launched in 2015.
The Guilt and the Shadow vs Implements of Hell
The Guilt and the Shadow and Implements of Hell both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Guilt and the Shadow (2015) is 6 years older than Implements of Hell (2021). The Guilt and the Shadow scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Implements of Hell (77.3% 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 Implements of Hell
Choose Implements of Hell if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Implements of Hell launched in 2021.
Both The Guilt and the Shadow and Implements of Hell sit in 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
 The Guilt and the Shadow |  Implements of Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (25 reviews) | 77.3% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | oophok | PsychoRavens |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Guilt and the Shadow (2015) is 6 years older than Implements of Hell (2021).
- The Guilt and the Shadow scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Implements of Hell (77.3% positive).
- Implements of Hell is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than The Guilt and the Shadow (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
The Guilt and the Shadow vs Implements of Hell — FAQ
- Should I play The Guilt and the Shadow or Implements of Hell first?
- If you want chronology, The Guilt and the Shadow (2015) came out before Implements of Hell (2021). 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 Guilt and the Shadow and Implements of Hell similar?
- They overlap on 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.