Choose Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1
Choose Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 if you want an Early Access experience. Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 launched in 2017.
Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 vs ShyChess
Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 and ShyChess both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 (2017) is 1 year older than ShyChess (2018). ShyChess scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 (30.8% 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 ShyChess
Choose ShyChess if you want an Action, Casual, and Sexual Content experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. ShyChess launched in 2018.
Both Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 and ShyChess sit in Indie, 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
 Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 |  ShyChess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access, Nudity, Violent, Gore | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Sexual Content, Nudity, Violent, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 30.8% positive (13 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Infosuccess3d | Karosu-Maker |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 (2017) is 1 year older than ShyChess (2018).
- ShyChess scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 (30.8% positive).
- ShyChess is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 vs ShyChess — FAQ
- Should I play Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 or ShyChess first?
- If you want chronology, Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 (2017) came out before ShyChess (2018). 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 Seed Of The Arcane , Episode 1 and ShyChess similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.