Choose >observer_
Choose >observer_ if you want an Adventure experience. 1,920 Steam reviews back the pick.
>observer_ vs Shadowrain
>observer_ and Shadowrain both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. >observer_ (2017) is 3 years older than Shadowrain (2020). >observer_ scores higher on Steam reviews (77.3% positive) than Shadowrain (64.3% 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 Shadowrain
Choose Shadowrain if it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadowrain launched in 2020.
Both >observer_ and Shadowrain sit in 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
 >observer_ |  Shadowrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (1,920 reviews) | 64.3% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bloober Team SA | Killed Pixel Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- >observer_ (2017) is 3 years older than Shadowrain (2020).
- >observer_ scores higher on Steam reviews (77.3% positive) than Shadowrain (64.3% positive).
- Shadowrain is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than >observer_ (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- >observer_ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shadowrain has no Deck rating yet.
>observer_ vs Shadowrain — FAQ
- Should I play >observer_ or Shadowrain first?
- If you want chronology, >observer_ (2017) came out before Shadowrain (2020). 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 >observer_ and Shadowrain similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does >observer_ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — >observer_ is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shadowrain doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.