Choose Shadowbound
Choose Shadowbound if you want an Indie and Casual game with Online PvP, PvP, and Camera Comfort. Shadowbound launched in 2027.
Shadowbound vs Solvimus
Shadowbound and Solvimus both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Solvimus (2026) is 1 year older than Shadowbound (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 Solvimus
Choose Solvimus if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. Solvimus launched in 2026.
Both Shadowbound and Solvimus sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support, 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
 Shadowbound |  Solvimus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Dozy Duck Games | Iocus GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Solvimus (2026) is 1 year older than Shadowbound (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
Shadowbound vs Solvimus — FAQ
- Should I play Shadowbound or Solvimus first?
- If you want chronology, Solvimus (2026) came out before Shadowbound (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 Shadowbound and Solvimus similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Shadowbound and Solvimus have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Shadowbound ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Solvimus ships Online Co-op, Co-op.