Choose The 7th Shift
Choose The 7th Shift if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support and Subtitle Options. The 7th Shift launched in 2027.
The 7th Shift vs The Lightning Girl
The 7th Shift and The Lightning Girl both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. The Lightning Girl (2025) is 2 years older than The 7th Shift (2027). 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 Lightning Girl
Choose The Lightning Girl if you want a RPG and Casual game with Camera Comfort and Keyboard Only Option. The Lightning Girl launched in 2025.
Both The 7th Shift and The Lightning Girl sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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 7th Shift |  The Lightning Girl | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dookos Games | HauntSoft |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- The Lightning Girl (2025) is 2 years older than The 7th Shift (2027).
The 7th Shift vs The Lightning Girl — FAQ
- Should I play The 7th Shift or The Lightning Girl first?
- If you want chronology, The Lightning Girl (2025) came out before The 7th Shift (2027). 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 7th Shift and The Lightning Girl similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.