Choose The Shadows of Pygmalion
Choose The Shadows of Pygmalion if you want an Action experience. The Shadows of Pygmalion launched in 2017.
The Shadows of Pygmalion vs King of Volleyball
The Shadows of Pygmalion and King of Volleyball both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. The Shadows of Pygmalion (2017) is 3 years older than King of Volleyball (2020). King of Volleyball is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than The Shadows of Pygmalion (3.99 USD vs. 34.99 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 King of Volleyball
Choose King of Volleyball if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. King of Volleyball launched in 2020.
Both The Shadows of Pygmalion and King of Volleyball sit in Casual 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
 The Shadows of Pygmalion |  King of Volleyball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (52 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | propeller | King Key Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- The Shadows of Pygmalion (2017) is 3 years older than King of Volleyball (2020).
- King of Volleyball is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than The Shadows of Pygmalion (3.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
The Shadows of Pygmalion vs King of Volleyball — FAQ
- Should I play The Shadows of Pygmalion or King of Volleyball first?
- If you want chronology, The Shadows of Pygmalion (2017) came out before King of Volleyball (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 The Shadows of Pygmalion and King of Volleyball similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.