Choose The Shadows of Pygmalion
Choose The Shadows of Pygmalion if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Shadows of Pygmalion launched in 2017.
The Shadows of Pygmalion vs Gachi run: Running of the slaves
The Shadows of Pygmalion and Gachi run: Running of the slaves both land in Action, 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 share Action, Casual on Steam. The Shadows of Pygmalion (2017) is 3 years older than Gachi run: Running of the slaves (2020). Gachi run: Running of the slaves scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than The Shadows of Pygmalion (76.9% 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 Gachi run: Running of the slaves
Choose Gachi run: Running of the slaves if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gachi run: Running of the slaves launched in 2020.
Both The Shadows of Pygmalion and Gachi run: Running of the slaves sit in Action and 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 |  Gachi run: Running of the slaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (52 reviews) | 90.9% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | propeller | Slaves |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- The Shadows of Pygmalion (2017) is 3 years older than Gachi run: Running of the slaves (2020).
- Gachi run: Running of the slaves scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than The Shadows of Pygmalion (76.9% positive).
- Gachi run: Running of the slaves is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than The Shadows of Pygmalion (0.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
The Shadows of Pygmalion vs Gachi run: Running of the slaves — FAQ
- Should I play The Shadows of Pygmalion or Gachi run: Running of the slaves first?
- If you want chronology, The Shadows of Pygmalion (2017) came out before Gachi run: Running of the slaves (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 Gachi run: Running of the slaves similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.