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BURIED STARS vs In The Dark

BURIED STARS and In The Dark 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. BURIED STARS (2021) is 4 years older than In The Dark (2025). In The Dark is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than BURIED STARS (2.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 BURIED STARS

Choose BURIED STARS if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BURIED STARS launched in 2021.

Choose In The Dark

Choose In The Dark if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. In The Dark launched in 2025.

Both BURIED STARS and In The Dark 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

BURIED STARS vs In The Dark — Steam metadata comparison
BURIED STARS — Steam game coverBURIED STARSIn The Dark — Steam game coverIn The Dark
Released20212025
GenresAdventure, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews74.9% positive (183 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLINE Games CorporationSpicy Marmalade

Side by side

BURIED STARS vs In The Dark — FAQ

Should I play BURIED STARS or In The Dark first?
If you want chronology, BURIED STARS (2021) came out before In The Dark (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 BURIED STARS and In The Dark 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 BURIED STARS run on Steam Deck?
Yes — BURIED STARS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. In The Dark doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
BURIED STARS vs In The Dark — Verdict (2026) · imho.run