Choose I_Darkness
Choose I_Darkness if it matches what drew you to this matchup. I_Darkness launched in 2020.
I_Darkness vs The Puzzler
I_Darkness and The Puzzler both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. I_Darkness (2020) is 5 years older than The Puzzler (2025). The Puzzler is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than I_Darkness (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 The Puzzler
Choose The Puzzler if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Puzzler launched in 2025.
Both I_Darkness and The Puzzler sit in Indie and Casual 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
 I_Darkness |  The Puzzler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piotr Kowalski | Light It Up Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- I_Darkness (2020) is 5 years older than The Puzzler (2025).
- The Puzzler is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than I_Darkness (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
I_Darkness vs The Puzzler — FAQ
- Should I play I_Darkness or The Puzzler first?
- If you want chronology, I_Darkness (2020) came out before The Puzzler (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 I_Darkness and The Puzzler similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.