Choose Cursed Gem
Choose Cursed Gem if you want an Action and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cursed Gem launched in 2020.
Cursed Gem vs DARK AROUND YOU
Cursed Gem and DARK AROUND YOU both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cursed Gem (2020) is 1 year older than DARK AROUND YOU (2021). Cursed Gem is free; DARK AROUND YOU is paid (4.99 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 DARK AROUND YOU
Choose DARK AROUND YOU if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DARK AROUND YOU launched in 2021.
Both Cursed Gem and DARK AROUND YOU sit in Indie and 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
 Cursed Gem |  DARK AROUND YOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (40 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AikonCWD | FlutterBeam |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cursed Gem (2020) is 1 year older than DARK AROUND YOU (2021).
- Cursed Gem is free; DARK AROUND YOU is paid (4.99 USD).
Cursed Gem vs DARK AROUND YOU — FAQ
- Should I play Cursed Gem or DARK AROUND YOU first?
- If you want chronology, Cursed Gem (2020) came out before DARK AROUND YOU (2021). 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 Cursed Gem and DARK AROUND YOU similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Is Cursed Gem free?
- Yes — Cursed Gem is a free-to-play Steam title. DARK AROUND YOU is paid (4.99 USD).