Choose Shadowbound
Choose Shadowbound if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Shadowbound launched in 2027.
Shadowbound vs Pogo Gnom
Shadowbound and Pogo Gnom both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Pogo Gnom (2026) is 1 year older than Shadowbound (2027). Pogo Gnom is free; Shadowbound is paid (Price unknown). 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 Pogo Gnom
Choose Pogo Gnom if you want a Free To Play game with #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Pogo Gnom launched in 2026.
Both Shadowbound and Pogo Gnom sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Camera Comfort, 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 |  Pogo Gnom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dozy Duck Games | KILIRAU |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Pogo Gnom (2026) is 1 year older than Shadowbound (2027).
- Pogo Gnom is free; Shadowbound is paid (Price unknown).
- Shadowbound has co-op; Pogo Gnom does not.
Shadowbound vs Pogo Gnom — FAQ
- Should I play Shadowbound or Pogo Gnom first?
- If you want chronology, Pogo Gnom (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 Pogo Gnom similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Does Pogo Gnom have multiplayer like Shadowbound?
- No. Shadowbound supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Pogo Gnom is listed as single-player only.
- Is Pogo Gnom free?
- Yes — Pogo Gnom is a free-to-play Steam title. Shadowbound is paid (Price unknown).