Choose The Clockworker
Choose The Clockworker if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Clockworker launched in 2021.
The Clockworker vs Dark Dragonkin
The Clockworker and Dark Dragonkin both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Clockworker (2021) is 1 year older than Dark Dragonkin (2022). The Clockworker is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Dark Dragonkin (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Dragonkin
Choose Dark Dragonkin if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. Dark Dragonkin launched in 2022.
Both The Clockworker and Dark Dragonkin sit in Action, 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
 The Clockworker |  Dark Dragonkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ixeria, MadBee | Twintertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Clockworker (2021) is 1 year older than Dark Dragonkin (2022).
- The Clockworker is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Dark Dragonkin (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
The Clockworker vs Dark Dragonkin — FAQ
- Should I play The Clockworker or Dark Dragonkin first?
- If you want chronology, The Clockworker (2021) came out before Dark Dragonkin (2022). 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 The Clockworker and Dark Dragonkin similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.