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KARMA: The Dark World vs RETRIEVAL

KARMA: The Dark World and RETRIEVAL 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 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; RETRIEVAL has no Deck rating yet. 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 KARMA: The Dark World

Choose KARMA: The Dark World if you want a RPG game with HDR available, Adjustable Text Size, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. KARMA: The Dark World launched in 2025.

Choose RETRIEVAL

Choose RETRIEVAL if you want a Simulation experience.

Both KARMA: The Dark World and RETRIEVAL sit in Indie and Adventure 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

KARMA: The Dark World vs RETRIEVAL — Steam metadata comparison
KARMA: The Dark World — Steam game coverKARMA: The Dark WorldRETRIEVAL — Steam game coverRETRIEVAL
Released2025—
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews89.9% positive (773 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPOLLARD STUDIO LLCRuiRui Games

Side by side

KARMA: The Dark World vs RETRIEVAL — FAQ

Are KARMA: The Dark World and RETRIEVAL 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.
Does KARMA: The Dark World run on Steam Deck?
Yes — KARMA: The Dark World is rated Deck Verified by Valve. RETRIEVAL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
KARMA: The Dark World vs RETRIEVAL — Verdict (2026) · imho.run