Choose KARMA: The Dark World
Choose KARMA: The Dark World if you want a RPG game with HDR available, Adjustable Text Size, and Surround Sound. KARMA: The Dark World launched in 2025.
KARMA: The Dark World vs Control, I'm Not Coming Back
KARMA: The Dark World and Control, I'm Not Coming Back both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. KARMA: The Dark World (2025) is 1 year older than Control, I'm Not Coming Back (2026). Control, I'm Not Coming Back scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than KARMA: The Dark World (89.9% positive). 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 Control, I'm Not Coming Back
Choose Control, I'm Not Coming Back if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.3% positive across 3,652 reviews.
Both KARMA: The Dark World and Control, I'm Not Coming Back sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 KARMA: The Dark World |  Control, I'm Not Coming Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.9% positive (773 reviews) | 98.3% positive (3,652 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | POLLARD STUDIO LLC | Desborde Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- KARMA: The Dark World (2025) is 1 year older than Control, I'm Not Coming Back (2026).
- Control, I'm Not Coming Back scores higher on Steam reviews (98.3% positive) than KARMA: The Dark World (89.9% positive).
- Control, I'm Not Coming Back is free; KARMA: The Dark World is paid (24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
KARMA: The Dark World vs Control, I'm Not Coming Back — FAQ
- Which is better, KARMA: The Dark World or Control, I'm Not Coming Back?
- On Steam reviews Control, I'm Not Coming Back scores higher (98.3% positive) than KARMA: The Dark World (89.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Control, I'm Not Coming Back is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play KARMA: The Dark World or Control, I'm Not Coming Back first?
- If you want chronology, KARMA: The Dark World (2025) came out before Control, I'm Not Coming Back (2026). 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 Control, I'm Not Coming Back similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Is Control, I'm Not Coming Back free?
- Yes — Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a free-to-play Steam title. KARMA: The Dark World is paid (24.99 USD).
- Do KARMA: The Dark World and Control, I'm Not Coming Back both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.