The Shadowland vs MIO: Memories in Orbit
The Shadowland and MIO: Memories in Orbit both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Shadowland (2016) is 10 years older than MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026). MIO: Memories in Orbit scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than The Shadowland (47.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Shadowland |  MIO: Memories in Orbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) | 85.8% positive (1,328 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloodcraft Dev | Douze Dixièmes |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Shadowland (2016) is 10 years older than MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026).
- MIO: Memories in Orbit scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than The Shadowland (47.4% positive).
- The Shadowland is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than MIO: Memories in Orbit (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- MIO: Memories in Orbit is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Shadowland has no Deck rating yet.
The Shadowland vs MIO: Memories in Orbit — FAQ
- Should I play The Shadowland or MIO: Memories in Orbit first?
- If you want chronology, The Shadowland (2016) came out before MIO: Memories in Orbit (2026). 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 The Shadowland and MIO: Memories in Orbit similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.