Legend of Grimrock 2 vs Shadowgate
6/10Match score
Higher community rating
Legend of Grimrock 2
+11
rating points
More player ratings
Legend of Grimrock 2
54 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Single playerFirst personAdventure
Legend of Grimrock 2 Stands Out
Open worldSurvivalblock puzzle
Shadowgate Stands Out
Point-and-clickHistoricalHorror
Higher Rated
Legend of Grimrock 2
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Different
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
AdventureIndiePuzzleRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
Fantasy
Features
elementalsquicksavingbacktrackingbreadmummy
Key Differences
Genres
Legend of Grimrock 2
-Shadowgate
Point-and-click
Themes
Legend of Grimrock 2
Open worldSurvival
Shadowgate
HistoricalHorror
Features
Legend of Grimrock 2
block puzzlecraftingparty-based combatreal-time combatbattle magemoatbeetledarteasyforeshadowing
Shadowgate
turn-basedbansheefranchise rebootgeniepacifist playthroughpredecessor includedsame name rebootshaky camerabetrayalcastle
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Legend of Grimrock 2 | Shadowgate |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2014 | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Rating | 86/100 (54 ratings) | 75/100 (13 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndiePuzzleRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureIndiePoint-and-clickPuzzleRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | FantasyOpen worldSurvival | FantasyHistoricalHorror |
| Features | elementalsquicksavingbacktrackingbreadmummyself-referential humorskeletonvision obstructionbirddarknesspop culture referencepotionspiderteleportationtrapstreasure chestbow and arrowdifficulty leveldeliberately retromagic | elementalsquicksavingbacktrackingbreadmummyself-referential humorskeletonvision obstructionbirddarknesspop culture referencepotionspiderteleportationtrapstreasure chestbow and arrowdifficulty leveldeliberately retromagic |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS |
Comparison Summary
Legend of Grimrock 2 and Shadowgate have a 6/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, First person, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG).
Legend of Grimrock 2 stands out for Open world, Survival, block puzzle, crafting, while Shadowgate stands out for Point-and-click, Historical, Horror, turn-based.
Legend of Grimrock 2 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, First person, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.