Choose Devoid of Shadows
Choose Devoid of Shadows if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Devoid of Shadows launched in 2017.
Devoid of Shadows vs Mortal Shell II
Devoid of Shadows and Mortal Shell II both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. Devoid of Shadows (2017) is 9 years older than Mortal Shell II (2026). Mortal Shell II scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Devoid of Shadows (45.6% 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 Mortal Shell II
Choose Mortal Shell II if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 20,512 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Devoid of Shadows and Mortal Shell II sit in Action 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
 Devoid of Shadows |  Mortal Shell II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.6% positive (57 reviews) | 78.6% positive (20,512 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | N-Game Studios | Cold Symmetry |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Devoid of Shadows (2017) is 9 years older than Mortal Shell II (2026).
- Mortal Shell II scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Devoid of Shadows (45.6% positive).
- Devoid of Shadows is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Mortal Shell II (8.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Mortal Shell II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Devoid of Shadows has no Deck rating yet.
Devoid of Shadows vs Mortal Shell II — FAQ
- Should I play Devoid of Shadows or Mortal Shell II first?
- If you want chronology, Devoid of Shadows (2017) came out before Mortal Shell II (2026). 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 Devoid of Shadows and Mortal Shell II similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.