Choose Shadows of Adam
Choose Shadows of Adam if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadows of Adam launched in 2017.
Shadows of Adam vs 8-Bit Adventures 2
Shadows of Adam and 8-Bit Adventures 2 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 6 years older than 8-Bit Adventures 2 (2023). 8-Bit Adventures 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% 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 8-Bit Adventures 2
Choose 8-Bit Adventures 2 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.6% positive across 251 reviews.
Both Shadows of Adam and 8-Bit Adventures 2 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 |  8-Bit Adventures 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (184 reviews) | 95.6% positive (251 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Something Classic Games LLC | Critical Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Shadows of Adam (2017) is 6 years older than 8-Bit Adventures 2 (2023).
- 8-Bit Adventures 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than Shadows of Adam (88% positive).
- Shadows of Adam is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than 8-Bit Adventures 2 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Shadows of Adam is Deck Unsupported, 8-Bit Adventures 2 is Deck Verified.
Shadows of Adam vs 8-Bit Adventures 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Shadows of Adam or 8-Bit Adventures 2?
- On Steam reviews 8-Bit Adventures 2 scores higher (95.6% positive) than Shadows of Adam (88% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 8-Bit Adventures 2 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 8-Bit Adventures 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Shadows of Adam (2017) came out before 8-Bit Adventures 2 (2023). 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 8-Bit Adventures 2 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.