Choose BioShock Infinite
Choose BioShock Infinite if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 46,984 Steam reviews back the pick.
BioShock Infinite vs The Silicon Shadow
BioShock Infinite and The Silicon Shadow 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. BioShock Infinite (2013) is 10 years older than The Silicon Shadow (2023). The Silicon Shadow is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than BioShock Infinite (0.49 USD vs. 29.99 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 The Silicon Shadow
Choose The Silicon Shadow if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Silicon Shadow launched in 2023.
Both BioShock Infinite and The Silicon Shadow sit in Action 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
 BioShock Infinite |  The Silicon Shadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (46,984 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Irrational Games, Virtual Programming (Linux) | Independencegamesdeveloper |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- BioShock Infinite (2013) is 10 years older than The Silicon Shadow (2023).
- The Silicon Shadow is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than BioShock Infinite (0.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- BioShock Infinite is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Silicon Shadow has no Deck rating yet.
BioShock Infinite vs The Silicon Shadow — FAQ
- Should I play BioShock Infinite or The Silicon Shadow first?
- If you want chronology, BioShock Infinite (2013) came out before The Silicon Shadow (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 BioShock Infinite and The Silicon Shadow 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.
- Does BioShock Infinite run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BioShock Infinite is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Silicon Shadow doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.