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BROK the InvestiGator vs Shadowgate 2

BROK the InvestiGator and Shadowgate 2 both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. BROK the InvestiGator (2022) is 3 years older than Shadowgate 2 (2025). BROK the InvestiGator scores higher on Steam reviews (97.9% positive) than Shadowgate 2 (28% 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 BROK the InvestiGator

Choose BROK the InvestiGator if you want an Action, Indie, and RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BROK the InvestiGator launched in 2022.

Choose Shadowgate 2

Choose Shadowgate 2 if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadowgate 2 launched in 2025.

Both BROK the InvestiGator and Shadowgate 2 sit in 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

BROK the InvestiGator vs Shadowgate 2 — Steam metadata comparison
BROK the InvestiGator — Steam game coverBROK the InvestiGatorShadowgate 2 — Steam game coverShadowgate 2
Released20222025
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAdventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews97.9% positive (421 reviews)28% positive (25 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersCOWCATForever Entertainment S. A., Highball Games

Side by side

BROK the InvestiGator vs Shadowgate 2 — FAQ

Should I play BROK the InvestiGator or Shadowgate 2 first?
If you want chronology, BROK the InvestiGator (2022) came out before Shadowgate 2 (2025). 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 BROK the InvestiGator and Shadowgate 2 similar?
They overlap on 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 Shadowgate 2 have multiplayer like BROK the InvestiGator?
No. BROK the InvestiGator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Shadowgate 2 is listed as single-player only.
Does BROK the InvestiGator run on Steam Deck?
Yes — BROK the InvestiGator is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shadowgate 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
BROK the InvestiGator vs Shadowgate 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run