Choose Shio
Choose Shio if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shio launched in 2017.
Shio vs Cloud Escape
Shio and Cloud Escape 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. Shio (2017) is 4 years older than Cloud Escape (2021). Cloud Escape scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than Shio (74.2% 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 Cloud Escape
Choose Cloud Escape if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cloud Escape launched in 2021.
Both Shio and Cloud Escape 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
 Shio |  Cloud Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.2% positive (31 reviews) | 89.5% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Coconut Island Studio | endeetree |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Shio (2017) is 4 years older than Cloud Escape (2021).
- Cloud Escape scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than Shio (74.2% positive).
- Cloud Escape is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Shio (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Shio vs Cloud Escape — FAQ
- Should I play Shio or Cloud Escape first?
- If you want chronology, Shio (2017) came out before Cloud Escape (2021). 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 Shio and Cloud Escape 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.