Choose ShadowSide
Choose ShadowSide if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. ShadowSide launched in 2018.
ShadowSide vs ColdSide
ShadowSide and ColdSide both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. ShadowSide (2018) is 2 years older than ColdSide (2020). ColdSide scores higher on Steam reviews (76.2% positive) than ShadowSide (60.7% 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 ColdSide
Choose ColdSide if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.2% positive across 126 reviews.
Both ShadowSide and ColdSide sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 ShadowSide |  ColdSide | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.7% positive (122 reviews) | 76.2% positive (126 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AdroVGames | AdroVGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ShadowSide (2018) is 2 years older than ColdSide (2020).
- ColdSide scores higher on Steam reviews (76.2% positive) than ShadowSide (60.7% positive).
- ColdSide is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than ShadowSide (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ShadowSide is Deck Verified, ColdSide is Deck Playable.
ShadowSide vs ColdSide — FAQ
- Which is better, ShadowSide or ColdSide?
- On Steam reviews ColdSide scores higher (76.2% positive) than ShadowSide (60.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ColdSide is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ShadowSide or ColdSide first?
- If you want chronology, ShadowSide (2018) came out before ColdSide (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 ShadowSide and ColdSide similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.