Choose Shenmue III
Choose Shenmue III if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shenmue III launched in 2020.
Shenmue III vs Forastero
Shenmue III and Forastero both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Shenmue III is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Forastero has no Deck rating yet. 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 Forastero
Choose Forastero if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, and Gamepad Recommended.
Both Shenmue III and Forastero sit in Action 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
 Shenmue III |  Forastero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 74.4% positive (454 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | YS NET | Neoane Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Shenmue III is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Forastero has no Deck rating yet.
Shenmue III vs Forastero — FAQ
- Are Shenmue III and Forastero similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Shenmue III run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shenmue III is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Forastero doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.