Choose Shadows of Adam
Choose Shadows of Adam if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadows of Adam launched in 2017.
Shadows of Adam vs Chained Echoes
Shadows of Adam and Chained Echoes both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Shadows of Adam (2017) is 5 years older than Chained Echoes (2022). Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Shadows of Adam (88% 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 Chained Echoes
Choose Chained Echoes if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.2% positive across 4,511 reviews.
Both Shadows of Adam and Chained Echoes sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Shadows of Adam |  Chained Echoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (184 reviews) | 90.2% positive (4,511 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Something Classic Games LLC | Umami Tiger (Matthias Linda) |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Shadows of Adam (2017) is 5 years older than Chained Echoes (2022).
- Chained Echoes scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Shadows of Adam (88% positive).
- Shadows of Adam is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Chained Echoes (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Shadows of Adam is Deck Unsupported, Chained Echoes is Deck Verified.
Shadows of Adam vs Chained Echoes — FAQ
- Which is better, Shadows of Adam or Chained Echoes?
- On Steam reviews Chained Echoes scores higher (90.2% positive) than Shadows of Adam (88% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Chained Echoes is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Shadows of Adam or Chained Echoes first?
- If you want chronology, Shadows of Adam (2017) came out before Chained Echoes (2022). 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 Shadows of Adam and Chained Echoes similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.