Choose Cult of Shadows
Choose Cult of Shadows if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cult of Shadows launched in 2026.
Cult of Shadows vs The God That Was
Cult of Shadows and The God That Was 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. 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 God That Was
Choose The God That Was if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives.
Both Cult of Shadows and The God That Was 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cult of Shadows |  The God That Was | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.74 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Squirrel Tail Games | Anima Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
Cult of Shadows vs The God That Was — FAQ
- Are Cult of Shadows and The God That Was similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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.