Choose Infliction
Choose Infliction if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Infliction launched in 2018.
Infliction vs Shutter Story
Infliction and Shutter Story 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. Infliction (2018) is 8 years older than Shutter Story (2026). Infliction is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shutter Story has no Deck rating yet. 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 Shutter Story
Choose Shutter Story if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shutter Story launched in 2026.
Both Infliction and Shutter Story 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
 Infliction |  Shutter Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 78.9% positive (393 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Caustic Reality | Frostwood Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Infliction (2018) is 8 years older than Shutter Story (2026).
- Infliction is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shutter Story has no Deck rating yet.
Infliction vs Shutter Story — FAQ
- Should I play Infliction or Shutter Story first?
- If you want chronology, Infliction (2018) came out before Shutter Story (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 Infliction and Shutter Story 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.
- Does Infliction run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Infliction is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shutter Story doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.