Trials Survivors and Cult of Shadows 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. Both released in 2026. Trials Survivors is currently ~37% cheaper on Steam than Cult of Shadows (7.99 USD vs. 12.74 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Choose Trials Survivors if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 37% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trials Survivors launched in 2026.
Choose Cult of Shadows if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cult of Shadows launched in 2026.
Both Trials Survivors and Cult of Shadows sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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.
 Trials Survivors |  Cult of Shadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 12.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (319 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Angry wisp | Squirrel Tail Games |
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