Rank 01Why this
Also Loot and Isometric, like Shadows: Awakening.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2017
Games like Shadows: Awakening
- 27 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Shadows: Awakening also play
The closest matches to Shadows: Awakening: Vikings - Wolves of Midgard, Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms, Grim Dawn, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut, and Ember. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Shadows: Awakening.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2014
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Pillars of Eternity
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Isometric, like Shadows: Awakening.
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Dungeon Siege
Why this: Shares party management with Shadows: Awakening.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Shadows: Awakening
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms
Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Shadows: Awakening.
- 57% of 142 reviews
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- 4The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- 75% of 911 reviews
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- 6Pillars of Eternity
Also Party-Based RPG and Isometric, like Shadows: Awakening.
- 87% of 10,642 reviews
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- 11Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Shadows: Awakening.
- 88% of 8,061 reviews
- 12Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Shares puzzle solving with Shadows: Awakening.
- 75% of 4,879 reviews
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- 18Metaphor: ReFantazio
Also Party-Based RPG and Dark Fantasy, like Shadows: Awakening.
- 93% of 13,194 reviews
- 19Omensight: Definitive Edition
Also Hack and Slash and Dark Fantasy, like Shadows: Awakening.
- 89% of 674 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Games Farm
- Price: $29.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 78% of 775 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Metacritic 77
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Artstyle and voice acting are exceptionally immersive
- Dual world mechanics enable unique puzzle solving
- Essence infusion system lets players customize gear
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Epic
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Torchlight II
Why this: Also Loot and Hack and Slash, like Shadows: Awakening.
The Longest Journey
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Shadows: Awakening.
Warhammer: Chaosbane
Why this: Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Shadows: Awakening.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shadows: Awakening.
Diablo® IV
Why this: Also Loot and Isometric, like Shadows: Awakening.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shadows: Awakening at current Steam store prices.
Torchlight
Why this: Also Loot and Isometric, like Shadows: Awakening.
Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Shadows: Awakening.
Kyn
Why this: Also Party-Based RPG and Isometric, like Shadows: Awakening.
Immortal Planet
Why this: Also Isometric and Hack and Slash, like Shadows: Awakening.
Avernum: Escape From the Pit
Why this: Shares party management with Shadows: Awakening.
More from Games Farm
Other recommendable Steam games by Games Farm, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
Why this: Also Isometric and Dark Fantasy, like Shadows: Awakening.
Air Conflicts: Secret Wars
Why this: Same epic mood as Shadows: Awakening.
Air Conflicts: Vietnam
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Shadows: Awakening.
Kult: Heretic Kingdoms
Why this: Also Isometric and Action RPG, like Shadows: Awakening.
About Shadows: Awakening
The closest matches to Shadows: Awakening: Vikings - Wolves of Midgard, Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms, Grim Dawn, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut, and Ember. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Shadows: Awakening is your kind of game, the closest matches are Vikings - Wolves of Midgard, Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms and Grim Dawn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and epic, and single out its companion switching and dialogue driven story. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Shadows: Awakening: Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.
Is Shadows: Awakening worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 78% of 775 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 27 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 17 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Artstyle and voice acting are exceptionally immersive
- Dual world mechanics enable unique puzzle solving
- Essence infusion system lets players customize gear
- Party management allows diverse character builds
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Diablo-like "successor" of Heretic Kingdoms. Constant backtracking simulator through already emptied maps.”
“The graphics and lore are good, and that's all. Two worlds mechanic is more irritating then interesting, a lot of backtracking, higher difficulties just make it more boring instead of challenging, and the game freezes sometimes. And…”
People who play it also play: Vikings - Wolves of Midgard, Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms, Grim Dawn
Frequently asked about Shadows: Awakening
Can I run it?
Does Shadows: Awakening run on Steam Deck?
Shadows: Awakening is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Shadows: Awakening cost?
Shadows: Awakening is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Shadows: Awakening?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadows: Awakening are Vikings - Wolves of Midgard, Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms, Grim Dawn.
Who developed Shadows: Awakening?
Shadows: Awakening was developed by Games Farm and published by Kalypso Media.