Choose Possession
Choose Possession if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Possession launched in 2019.
Possession vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Possession and Shattered Pixel Dungeon both land in Indie, 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, RPG on Steam. Possession (2019) is 3 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022). Shattered Pixel Dungeon is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Possession (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Choose Shattered Pixel Dungeon if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shattered Pixel Dungeon launched in 2022.
Both Possession and Shattered Pixel Dungeon sit in Indie 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
 Possession |  Shattered Pixel Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 92.9% positive (784 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Weirdfellows | Shattered Pixel |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Possession (2019) is 3 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022).
- Shattered Pixel Dungeon is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Possession (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Shattered Pixel Dungeon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Possession has no Deck rating yet.
Possession vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Possession or Shattered Pixel Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Possession (2019) came out before Shattered Pixel Dungeon (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 Possession and Shattered Pixel Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.