Choose Boris and the Dark Survival
Choose Boris and the Dark Survival if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,846 Steam reviews back the pick.
Boris and the Dark Survival vs Big Larry
Boris and the Dark Survival and Big Larry both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Boris and the Dark Survival (2020) is 1 year older than Big Larry (2021). Boris and the Dark Survival scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Big Larry (56.3% positive). 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 Big Larry
Choose Big Larry if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Big Larry launched in 2021.
Both Boris and the Dark Survival and Big Larry sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 Boris and the Dark Survival |  Big Larry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (1,846 reviews) | 56.3% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Joey Drew Studios | Xce, LumiB |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Boris and the Dark Survival (2020) is 1 year older than Big Larry (2021).
- Boris and the Dark Survival scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than Big Larry (56.3% positive).
- Boris and the Dark Survival is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Big Larry has no Deck rating yet.
Boris and the Dark Survival vs Big Larry — FAQ
- Should I play Boris and the Dark Survival or Big Larry first?
- If you want chronology, Boris and the Dark Survival (2020) came out before Big Larry (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 Boris and the Dark Survival and Big Larry similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Boris and the Dark Survival run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Boris and the Dark Survival is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Big Larry doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.