Choose Flynn: Son of Crimson
Choose Flynn: Son of Crimson if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.9% positive across 187 reviews.
Flynn: Son of Crimson vs 9 Years of Shadows
Flynn: Son of Crimson and 9 Years of Shadows both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Flynn: Son of Crimson (2021) is 2 years older than 9 Years of Shadows (2023). Flynn: Son of Crimson scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than 9 Years of Shadows (76.8% 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 9 Years of Shadows
Choose 9 Years of Shadows if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,010 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Flynn: Son of Crimson and 9 Years of Shadows sit in Action, 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
 Flynn: Son of Crimson |  9 Years of Shadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (187 reviews) | 76.8% positive (1,010 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Thunderhorse | Halberd Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Flynn: Son of Crimson (2021) is 2 years older than 9 Years of Shadows (2023).
- Flynn: Son of Crimson scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than 9 Years of Shadows (76.8% positive).
- 9 Years of Shadows is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Flynn: Son of Crimson (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Flynn: Son of Crimson vs 9 Years of Shadows — FAQ
- Which is better, Flynn: Son of Crimson or 9 Years of Shadows?
- On Steam reviews Flynn: Son of Crimson scores higher (82.9% positive) than 9 Years of Shadows (76.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Flynn: Son of Crimson or 9 Years of Shadows first?
- If you want chronology, Flynn: Son of Crimson (2021) came out before 9 Years of Shadows (2023). 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 Flynn: Son of Crimson and 9 Years of Shadows similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.