Choose Bernackels' Shoggoth
Choose Bernackels' Shoggoth if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Bernackels' Shoggoth launched in 2017.
Bernackels' Shoggoth vs Stealth Syndicate
Bernackels' Shoggoth and Stealth Syndicate both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Bernackels' Shoggoth (2017) is 7 years older than Stealth Syndicate (2024). Bernackels' Shoggoth is free; Stealth Syndicate is paid (3.99 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 Stealth Syndicate
Choose Stealth Syndicate if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Stealth Syndicate launched in 2024.
Both Bernackels' Shoggoth and Stealth Syndicate sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Bernackels' Shoggoth |  Stealth Syndicate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Bernackels | Vincent Lopes-Vicente |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Bernackels' Shoggoth (2017) is 7 years older than Stealth Syndicate (2024).
- Bernackels' Shoggoth is free; Stealth Syndicate is paid (3.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Bernackels' Shoggoth vs Stealth Syndicate — FAQ
- Should I play Bernackels' Shoggoth or Stealth Syndicate first?
- If you want chronology, Bernackels' Shoggoth (2017) came out before Stealth Syndicate (2024). 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 Bernackels' Shoggoth and Stealth Syndicate similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Do both Bernackels' Shoggoth and Stealth Syndicate have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Bernackels' Shoggoth ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Stealth Syndicate ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Bernackels' Shoggoth free?
- Yes — Bernackels' Shoggoth is a free-to-play Steam title. Stealth Syndicate is paid (3.99 USD).