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Legend of Hand vs Shadows of Eldemir

Legend of Hand and Shadows of Eldemir both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Legend of Hand (2017) is 10 years older than Shadows of Eldemir (2027). 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 Legend of Hand

Choose Legend of Hand if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Legend of Hand launched in 2017.

Choose Shadows of Eldemir

Choose Shadows of Eldemir if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shadows of Eldemir launched in 2027.

Both Legend of Hand and Shadows of Eldemir sit in 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

Legend of Hand vs Shadows of Eldemir — Steam metadata comparison
Legend of Hand — Steam game coverLegend of HandShadows of Eldemir — Steam game coverShadows of Eldemir
Released20172027
GenresAdventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price6.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews92% positive (75 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCloak and Dagger GamesArif Games

Side by side

Legend of Hand vs Shadows of Eldemir — FAQ

Should I play Legend of Hand or Shadows of Eldemir first?
If you want chronology, Legend of Hand (2017) came out before Shadows of Eldemir (2027). 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 Legend of Hand and Shadows of Eldemir similar?
They overlap on 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.
Legend of Hand vs Shadows of Eldemir — Verdict (2026) · imho.run