Choose IN THE DARK
Choose IN THE DARK if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. IN THE DARK launched in 2021.
IN THE DARK vs Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
IN THE DARK and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo 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. IN THE DARK (2021) is 4 years older than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025). IN THE DARK is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Choose Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo launched in 2025.
Both IN THE DARK and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo sit in Action, 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
 IN THE DARK |  Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 98.3% positive (881 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jasper Tucker | Pocket Trap |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- IN THE DARK (2021) is 4 years older than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (2025).
- IN THE DARK is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; IN THE DARK has no Deck rating yet.
IN THE DARK vs Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo — FAQ
- Should I play IN THE DARK or Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo first?
- If you want chronology, IN THE DARK (2021) came out before Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo (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 IN THE DARK and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo 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.