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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) vs Sakura Shadow Monsters

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) and Sakura Shadow Monsters both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (2016) is 7 years older than Sakura Shadow Monsters (2023). Sakura Shadow Monsters is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (1.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

Choose Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) if you want the Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) launched in 2016.

Choose Sakura Shadow Monsters

Choose Sakura Shadow Monsters if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sakura Shadow Monsters launched in 2023.

Both Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) and Sakura Shadow Monsters sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) vs Sakura Shadow Monsters — Steam metadata comparison
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) — Steam game coverCursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)Sakura Shadow Monsters — Steam game coverSakura Shadow Monsters
Released20162023
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price11.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews91.4% positive (140 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLocomalito, Gryzor87dbr

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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) vs Sakura Shadow Monsters — FAQ

Should I play Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) or Sakura Shadow Monsters first?
If you want chronology, Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) (2016) came out before Sakura Shadow Monsters (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 Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) and Sakura Shadow Monsters similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sakura Shadow Monsters doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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