Choose Vampyr
Choose Vampyr if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,805 Steam reviews back the pick.
Vampyr vs Devoid of Shadows
Vampyr and Devoid of Shadows both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Devoid of Shadows (2017) is 1 year older than Vampyr (2018). Vampyr scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Devoid of Shadows (45.6% 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 Devoid of Shadows
Choose Devoid of Shadows if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Devoid of Shadows launched in 2017.
Both Vampyr and Devoid of Shadows sit in Action 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
 Vampyr |  Devoid of Shadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (8,805 reviews) | 45.6% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DONTNOD Entertainment | N-Game Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Devoid of Shadows (2017) is 1 year older than Vampyr (2018).
- Vampyr scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than Devoid of Shadows (45.6% positive).
- Devoid of Shadows is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Vampyr (8.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Vampyr is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Devoid of Shadows has no Deck rating yet.
Vampyr vs Devoid of Shadows — FAQ
- Should I play Vampyr or Devoid of Shadows first?
- If you want chronology, Devoid of Shadows (2017) came out before Vampyr (2018). 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 Vampyr and Devoid of Shadows similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Vampyr run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vampyr is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Devoid of Shadows doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.