Choose Mr. Shifty
Choose Mr. Shifty if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mr. Shifty launched in 2017.
Mr. Shifty vs Suit for Hire
Mr. Shifty and Suit for Hire both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Mr. Shifty (2017) is 8 years older than Suit for Hire (2025). Suit for Hire scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than Mr. Shifty (88.1% 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 Suit for Hire
Choose Suit for Hire if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93% positive across 1,972 reviews.
Both Mr. Shifty and Suit for Hire sit in Action and Indie 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
 Mr. Shifty |  Suit for Hire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (461 reviews) | 93% positive (1,972 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Shifty | Godmode Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Mr. Shifty (2017) is 8 years older than Suit for Hire (2025).
- Suit for Hire scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than Mr. Shifty (88.1% positive).
- Mr. Shifty is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Suit for Hire (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Mr. Shifty is Deck Unsupported, Suit for Hire is Deck Verified.
Mr. Shifty vs Suit for Hire — FAQ
- Which is better, Mr. Shifty or Suit for Hire?
- On Steam reviews Suit for Hire scores higher (93% positive) than Mr. Shifty (88.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Suit for Hire is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Mr. Shifty or Suit for Hire first?
- If you want chronology, Mr. Shifty (2017) came out before Suit for Hire (2025). 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 Mr. Shifty and Suit for Hire similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.