Rank 01Why this
Same whimsical mood as Shu.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2013
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The closest matches to Shu: Oozi: Earth Adventure, PLANET ALPHA, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, Unbound: Worlds Apart, and Grapple Dog. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- 2012
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Coatsink, Secret Lunch
- Price: $1.99−80%checked Nov 2
- 83% of 42 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 85
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Abilities change with each playthrough
- Hidden secrets in alternate routes
- Levels designed for speedrunning mastery
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Oozi: Earth Adventure
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Shu.
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
Why this: Also 2.5D and Side Scroller, like Shu.
Unbound: Worlds Apart
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shu.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Coatsink, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Kingdom Two Crowns
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shu.
ISLANDERS
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Shu.
Chip
Why this: Same whimsical mood as Shu.
About Shu
The closest matches to Shu: Oozi: Earth Adventure, PLANET ALPHA, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams, Unbound: Worlds Apart, and Grapple Dog. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shu is your kind of game, the closest matches are Oozi: Earth Adventure, PLANET ALPHA and Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its alternate routes and collectible butterflies. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Shu: Shu is a stylish 2.5D platformer set in a beautiful and engrossing world. Guide Shu and a cast of beautifully hand-drawn characters as they run, jump and glide their way across exotic lands, forever pursued by the monstrous and unrelenting Storm. CAN YOU OUTRUN THE END OF THE WORLD?
Is Shu worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 42 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 80% off, now $1.99 (checked Nov 2).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Abilities change with each playthrough
- Hidden secrets in alternate routes
- Levels designed for speedrunning mastery
- Vibrant 25d art style
People who play it also play: Oozi: Earth Adventure, PLANET ALPHA, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
Frequently asked about Shu
Can I run it?
Does Shu work on Steam Deck?
Shu is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Shu cost?
Shu is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shu?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shu are Oozi: Earth Adventure, PLANET ALPHA, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams.
Who developed Shu?
Shu was developed by Coatsink, Secret Lunch and published by Coatsink.