The Darkest Island vs Unmourned
The Darkest Island and Unmourned 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 Darkest Island (2020) is 5 years older than Unmourned (2025). The Darkest Island is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Unmourned (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Darkest Island |  Unmourned | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 84.7% positive (98 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gamix Studios | Codebros Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Darkest Island (2020) is 5 years older than Unmourned (2025).
- The Darkest Island is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Unmourned (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Unmourned is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Darkest Island has no Deck rating yet.
The Darkest Island vs Unmourned — FAQ
- Should I play The Darkest Island or Unmourned first?
- If you want chronology, The Darkest Island (2020) came out before Unmourned (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 The Darkest Island and Unmourned 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.