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 Maxwell's Odyssey
Shadow of Loot Box and Maxwell's Odyssey 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. 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 Maxwell's Odyssey
Choose Maxwell's Odyssey if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing.
Both Shadow of Loot Box and Maxwell's Odyssey 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 |  Maxwell's Odyssey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (39 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stately Snail | Cosmic Void |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
Shadow of Loot Box vs Maxwell's Odyssey — FAQ
- Are Shadow of Loot Box and Maxwell's Odyssey 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.