Late Shift vs The Complex
Late Shift and The Complex both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Late Shift (2017) is 3 years older than The Complex (2020). Late Shift scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than The Complex (77.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Late Shift |  The Complex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.59 USD | 3.44 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (1,748 reviews) | 77.2% positive (935 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CtrlMovie | Wales Interactive, Good Gate Media, Little Jade Productions |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Late Shift (2017) is 3 years older than The Complex (2020).
- Late Shift scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than The Complex (77.2% positive).
- The Complex is currently ~4% cheaper on Steam than Late Shift (3.44 USD vs. 3.59 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Late Shift vs The Complex — FAQ
- Which is better, Late Shift or The Complex?
- On Steam reviews Late Shift scores higher (86% positive) than The Complex (77.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Late Shift is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Late Shift or The Complex first?
- If you want chronology, Late Shift (2017) came out before The Complex (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 Late Shift and The Complex similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Late Shift and The Complex both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.