Choose Spark in the Dark
Choose Spark in the Dark if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. Spark in the Dark launched in 2026.
Spark in the Dark vs Whatever It Takes
Spark in the Dark and Whatever It Takes both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Spark in the Dark is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Whatever It Takes 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Whatever It Takes
Choose Whatever It Takes if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Save Anytime side of the pairing.
Both Spark in the Dark and Whatever It Takes sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound, 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
 Spark in the Dark |  Whatever It Takes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 16.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.4% positive (205 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stellar Fish | Next Genium |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Spark in the Dark is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Whatever It Takes has no Deck rating yet.
Spark in the Dark vs Whatever It Takes — FAQ
- Are Spark in the Dark and Whatever It Takes similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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 Spark in the Dark run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Spark in the Dark is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Whatever It Takes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.