Choose SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen
Choose SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen launched in 2019.
SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen vs GRIME
SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen and GRIME 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. SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen (2019) is 2 years older than GRIME (2021). GRIME scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen (80.7% positive). 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 GRIME
Choose GRIME if you want the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,198 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen and GRIME 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
 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen |  GRIME | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (57 reviews) | 90% positive (2,198 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Planet Tobor | Clover Bite |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen (2019) is 2 years older than GRIME (2021).
- GRIME scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen (80.7% positive).
- SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than GRIME (17.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- GRIME is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen has no Deck rating yet.
SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen vs GRIME — FAQ
- Should I play SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen or GRIME first?
- If you want chronology, SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen (2019) came out before GRIME (2021). 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 SAVAGE: The Shard of Gosen and GRIME 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.