Choose oVRshot
Choose oVRshot if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. oVRshot launched in 2018.
oVRshot vs ShadowStorm
oVRshot and ShadowStorm both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. oVRshot (2018) is 5 years older than ShadowStorm (2023). oVRshot is free; ShadowStorm is paid (14.99 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 ShadowStorm
Choose ShadowStorm if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ShadowStorm launched in 2023.
Both oVRshot and ShadowStorm sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 oVRshot |  ShadowStorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (54 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Frozen Arrow Entertainment | Still connect |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- oVRshot (2018) is 5 years older than ShadowStorm (2023).
- oVRshot is free; ShadowStorm is paid (14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- oVRshot is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; ShadowStorm has no Deck rating yet.
oVRshot vs ShadowStorm — FAQ
- Should I play oVRshot or ShadowStorm first?
- If you want chronology, oVRshot (2018) came out before ShadowStorm (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 oVRshot and ShadowStorm similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 oVRshot and ShadowStorm have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: oVRshot ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ShadowStorm ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is oVRshot free?
- Yes — oVRshot is a free-to-play Steam title. ShadowStorm is paid (14.99 USD).