Through the Darkest of Times vs Picket Line
Through the Darkest of Times and Picket Line sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Through the Darkest of Times (2020) is 3 years older than Picket Line (2023). Picket Line is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Through the Darkest of Times (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). Through the Darkest of Times is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Picket Line 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Through the Darkest of Times |  Picket Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (272 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paintbucket Games | Quarc Games |
Side by side
- Through the Darkest of Times (2020) is 3 years older than Picket Line (2023).
- Picket Line is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Through the Darkest of Times (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Through the Darkest of Times is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Picket Line has no Deck rating yet.
Through the Darkest of Times vs Picket Line — FAQ
- Should I play Through the Darkest of Times or Picket Line first?
- If you want chronology, Through the Darkest of Times (2020) came out before Picket Line (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.
- Does Through the Darkest of Times run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Through the Darkest of Times is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Picket Line doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.