The Shadowland vs Big Fish
The Shadowland and Big Fish 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 9 years older than Big Fish (2025). Big Fish is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Shadowland (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 | Big Fish | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloodcraft Dev | TOQ Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Shadowland (2016) is 9 years older than Big Fish (2025).
- Big Fish is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Shadowland (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Shadowland vs Big Fish — FAQ
- Should I play The Shadowland or Big Fish first?
- If you want chronology, The Shadowland (2016) came out before Big Fish (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 The Shadowland and Big Fish 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.

