Choose Lovecraft's Untold Stories
Choose Lovecraft's Untold Stories if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Lovecraft's Untold Stories launched in 2019.
Lovecraft's Untold Stories vs Sharded World
Lovecraft's Untold Stories and Sharded World 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. Lovecraft's Untold Stories (2019) is 4 years older than Sharded World (2023). Lovecraft's Untold Stories scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than Sharded World (71.6% 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 Sharded World
Choose Sharded World if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sharded World launched in 2023.
Both Lovecraft's Untold Stories and Sharded World 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
 Lovecraft's Untold Stories |  Sharded World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.9% positive (310 reviews) | 71.6% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LLC Blini Games | Nasty Cat |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Lovecraft's Untold Stories (2019) is 4 years older than Sharded World (2023).
- Lovecraft's Untold Stories scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than Sharded World (71.6% positive).
- Sharded World is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Lovecraft's Untold Stories (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Lovecraft's Untold Stories is Deck Verified, Sharded World is Deck Playable.
Lovecraft's Untold Stories vs Sharded World — FAQ
- Should I play Lovecraft's Untold Stories or Sharded World first?
- If you want chronology, Lovecraft's Untold Stories (2019) came out before Sharded World (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 Lovecraft's Untold Stories and Sharded World 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.