Choose DUSK
Choose DUSK if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 16,813 Steam reviews back the pick.
DUSK vs CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors
DUSK and CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. DUSK (2018) is 4 years older than CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors (2022). DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors (84.6% 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 CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors
Choose CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors launched in 2022.
Both DUSK and CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors sit in Action and 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
 DUSK |  CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (16,813 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Szymanski | Jackson Clayton |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DUSK (2018) is 4 years older than CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors (2022).
- DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors (84.6% positive).
- CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DUSK (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DUSK is Deck Verified, CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors is Deck Playable.
DUSK vs CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors — FAQ
- Should I play DUSK or CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors first?
- If you want chronology, DUSK (2018) came out before CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors (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 DUSK and CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors have multiplayer like DUSK?
- No. DUSK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while CASTILLO: Shattered Mirrors is listed as single-player only.