Choose Post Mortem
Choose Post Mortem if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Post Mortem launched in 2011.
Post Mortem vs Shroud of Gloom
Post Mortem and Shroud of Gloom both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Post Mortem is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shroud of Gloom has no Deck rating yet. 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 Shroud of Gloom
Choose Shroud of Gloom if you want an Indie game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls.
Both Post Mortem and Shroud of Gloom sit in Adventure 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
 Post Mortem |  Shroud of Gloom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | — |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 49.2% positive (177 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MC2 | MadChirpy |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Post Mortem is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shroud of Gloom has no Deck rating yet.
Post Mortem vs Shroud of Gloom — FAQ
- Are Post Mortem and Shroud of Gloom similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Post Mortem run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Post Mortem is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shroud of Gloom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.