Choose DarKnot
Choose DarKnot if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DarKnot launched in 2022.
DarKnot vs The Lost
DarKnot and The Lost 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. DarKnot (2022) is 2 years older than The Lost (2024). The Lost is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than DarKnot (9.99 USD vs. 16.90 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 Lost
Choose The Lost if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Lost launched in 2024.
Both DarKnot and The Lost sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 DarKnot |  The Lost | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 16.90 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (18 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | DarKnot Team | Fumeblast Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DarKnot (2022) is 2 years older than The Lost (2024).
- The Lost is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than DarKnot (9.99 USD vs. 16.90 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
DarKnot vs The Lost — FAQ
- Should I play DarKnot or The Lost first?
- If you want chronology, DarKnot (2022) came out before The Lost (2024). 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 DarKnot and The Lost 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.
- Do both DarKnot and The Lost have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DarKnot ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Lost ships Online Co-op, Co-op.