Choose In The Shadows
Choose In The Shadows if it matches what drew you to this matchup. In The Shadows launched in 2017.
In The Shadows vs Elephantasy
In The Shadows and Elephantasy both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. In The Shadows (2017) is 3 years older than Elephantasy (2020). Elephantasy scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than In The Shadows (84% 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 Elephantasy
Choose Elephantasy if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elephantasy launched in 2020.
Both In The Shadows and Elephantasy sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 In The Shadows |  Elephantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (25 reviews) | 95.1% positive (41 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Colorspace Studio | B. Maksym (Linker) |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- In The Shadows (2017) is 3 years older than Elephantasy (2020).
- Elephantasy scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than In The Shadows (84% positive).
- Elephantasy is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than In The Shadows (9.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- In The Shadows is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Elephantasy has no Deck rating yet.
In The Shadows vs Elephantasy — FAQ
- Should I play In The Shadows or Elephantasy first?
- If you want chronology, In The Shadows (2017) came out before Elephantasy (2020). 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 In The Shadows and Elephantasy similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 In The Shadows run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — In The Shadows is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Elephantasy doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.