Choose Altero
Choose Altero if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Altero launched in 2022.
Altero vs In My Shadow
Altero and In My Shadow both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. In My Shadow (2021) is 1 year older than Altero (2022). In My Shadow scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Altero (81.3% 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 In My Shadow
Choose In My Shadow if you want a Casual experience. In My Shadow launched in 2021.
Both Altero and In My Shadow sit in 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
 Altero |  In My Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) | 89.7% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sergio Schiavo | Playbae |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- In My Shadow (2021) is 1 year older than Altero (2022).
- In My Shadow scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Altero (81.3% positive).
- Altero is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than In My Shadow (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Altero vs In My Shadow — FAQ
- Should I play Altero or In My Shadow first?
- If you want chronology, In My Shadow (2021) came out before Altero (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 Altero and In My Shadow similar?
- They overlap on 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.