Choose Shadow of Loot Box
Choose Shadow of Loot Box if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Shadow of Loot Box launched in 2018.
Shadow of Loot Box vs VariDungeon
Shadow of Loot Box and VariDungeon 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. Shadow of Loot Box (2018) is 4 years older than VariDungeon (2022). VariDungeon is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of Loot Box (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 VariDungeon
Choose VariDungeon if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. VariDungeon launched in 2022.
Both Shadow of Loot Box and VariDungeon 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
 Shadow of Loot Box |  VariDungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (39 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stately Snail | ZerLab |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Shadow of Loot Box (2018) is 4 years older than VariDungeon (2022).
- VariDungeon is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Shadow of Loot Box (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Shadow of Loot Box vs VariDungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Shadow of Loot Box or VariDungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Shadow of Loot Box (2018) came out before VariDungeon (2022). 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 Shadow of Loot Box and VariDungeon 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.