Choose Endhall
Choose Endhall if you want an Indie experience. Endhall launched in 2018.
Endhall vs SHAFTED
Endhall and SHAFTED both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Endhall (2018) is 4 years older than SHAFTED (2022). SHAFTED scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Endhall (86.3% 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 SHAFTED
Choose SHAFTED if you want a Simulation and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SHAFTED launched in 2022.
Both Endhall and SHAFTED sit in Strategy 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
 Endhall |  SHAFTED | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.3% positive (95 reviews) | 90% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heartbeast | Looch Labs |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Endhall (2018) is 4 years older than SHAFTED (2022).
- SHAFTED scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Endhall (86.3% positive).
- SHAFTED is free; Endhall is paid (2.99 USD).
Endhall vs SHAFTED — FAQ
- Should I play Endhall or SHAFTED first?
- If you want chronology, Endhall (2018) came out before SHAFTED (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 Endhall and SHAFTED similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Is SHAFTED free?
- Yes — SHAFTED is a free-to-play Steam title. Endhall is paid (2.99 USD).