Choose Faraway Galaxy
Choose Faraway Galaxy if you want the DualSense Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Faraway Galaxy launched in 2027.
Faraway Galaxy vs Shadows Across The Sun
Faraway Galaxy and Shadows Across The Sun both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Shadows Across The Sun (2026) is 1 year older than Faraway Galaxy (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 Shadows Across The Sun
Choose Shadows Across The Sun if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shadows Across The Sun launched in 2026.
Both Faraway Galaxy and Shadows Across The Sun sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support and Steam Input API 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
 Faraway Galaxy |  Shadows Across The Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Astral Reavers | KnowledgeIsPorridge |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Shadows Across The Sun (2026) is 1 year older than Faraway Galaxy (2027).
Faraway Galaxy vs Shadows Across The Sun — FAQ
- Should I play Faraway Galaxy or Shadows Across The Sun first?
- If you want chronology, Shadows Across The Sun (2026) came out before Faraway Galaxy (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 Faraway Galaxy and Shadows Across The Sun similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.