Choose Wonder of Blue
Choose Wonder of Blue if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Wonder of Blue launched in 2025.
Wonder of Blue vs Shadow Gates
Wonder of Blue and Shadow Gates 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. Wonder of Blue (2025) is 1 year older than Shadow Gates (2026). Shadow Gates is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Wonder of Blue (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Gates
Choose Shadow Gates if you want the Adjustable Text Size and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow Gates launched in 2026.
Both Wonder of Blue and Shadow Gates sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Wonder of Blue |  Shadow Gates | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Velveteen | Facundo Morelli |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Wonder of Blue (2025) is 1 year older than Shadow Gates (2026).
- Shadow Gates is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Wonder of Blue (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Wonder of Blue vs Shadow Gates — FAQ
- Should I play Wonder of Blue or Shadow Gates first?
- If you want chronology, Wonder of Blue (2025) came out before Shadow Gates (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 Wonder of Blue and Shadow Gates 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.