Choose TUNIC
Choose TUNIC if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,809 Steam reviews back the pick.
TUNIC vs Skjoldur Story
TUNIC and Skjoldur Story both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Skjoldur Story (2021) is 1 year older than TUNIC (2022). Skjoldur Story is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than TUNIC (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Skjoldur Story
Choose Skjoldur Story if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skjoldur Story launched in 2021.
Both TUNIC and Skjoldur Story sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 TUNIC |  Skjoldur Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (9,809 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TUNIC Team | Snoozing Pixel LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Skjoldur Story (2021) is 1 year older than TUNIC (2022).
- Skjoldur Story is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than TUNIC (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- TUNIC is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Skjoldur Story has no Deck rating yet.
TUNIC vs Skjoldur Story — FAQ
- Should I play TUNIC or Skjoldur Story first?
- If you want chronology, Skjoldur Story (2021) came out before TUNIC (2022). 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 TUNIC and Skjoldur Story similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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 TUNIC run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — TUNIC is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Skjoldur Story doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.