Choose The Shadow Cosmos
Choose The Shadow Cosmos if you want the DualSense Controller Support and HDR available side of the pairing. The Shadow Cosmos launched in 2026.
The Shadow Cosmos vs The Dreamthief
The Shadow Cosmos and The Dreamthief 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. 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 The Dreamthief
Choose The Dreamthief if you want an Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives.
Both The Shadow Cosmos and The Dreamthief sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, and Gamepad Recommended, 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 Shadow Cosmos |  The Dreamthief | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MadMedois, SandRaw | Epictale Interactive AS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
The Shadow Cosmos vs The Dreamthief — FAQ
- Are The Shadow Cosmos and The Dreamthief 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.