KARMA: The Dark World vs [ECHOSTASIS]
KARMA: The Dark World and [ECHOSTASIS] both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. [ECHOSTASIS] (2024) is 1 year older than KARMA: The Dark World (2025). Both sit near 90% positive on Steam (KARMA: The Dark World: 773 reviews, [ECHOSTASIS]: 170). 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
 KARMA: The Dark World | ![[ECHOSTASIS] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1558000/header.jpg?t=1773494472) [ECHOSTASIS] | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (773 reviews) | 89.4% positive (170 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | POLLARD STUDIO LLC | ENIGMA STUDIO |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- [ECHOSTASIS] (2024) is 1 year older than KARMA: The Dark World (2025).
- Both sit near 90% positive on Steam (KARMA: The Dark World: 773 reviews, [ECHOSTASIS]: 170).
- [ECHOSTASIS] is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than KARMA: The Dark World (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: KARMA: The Dark World is Deck Verified, [ECHOSTASIS] is Deck Playable.
KARMA: The Dark World vs [ECHOSTASIS] — FAQ
- Which is better, KARMA: The Dark World or [ECHOSTASIS]?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: KARMA: The Dark World sits at 89.9% positive (773 reviews), [ECHOSTASIS] at 89.4% (170). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play KARMA: The Dark World or [ECHOSTASIS] first?
- If you want chronology, [ECHOSTASIS] (2024) came out before KARMA: The Dark World (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 KARMA: The Dark World and [ECHOSTASIS] similar?
- They overlap on 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.