Choose The Tarnishing of Juxtia
Choose The Tarnishing of Juxtia if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Tarnishing of Juxtia launched in 2022.
The Tarnishing of Juxtia vs THE DARK DWELLERS
The Tarnishing of Juxtia and THE DARK DWELLERS both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2022. The Tarnishing of Juxtia scores higher on Steam reviews (77.5% positive) than THE DARK DWELLERS (72% 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 THE DARK DWELLERS
Choose THE DARK DWELLERS if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE DARK DWELLERS launched in 2022.
Both The Tarnishing of Juxtia and THE DARK DWELLERS sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 The Tarnishing of Juxtia |  THE DARK DWELLERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.5% positive (191 reviews) | 72% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Actual Nerds | COLNELIUS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2022.
- The Tarnishing of Juxtia scores higher on Steam reviews (77.5% positive) than THE DARK DWELLERS (72% positive).
- THE DARK DWELLERS is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than The Tarnishing of Juxtia (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- The Tarnishing of Juxtia is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; THE DARK DWELLERS has no Deck rating yet.
The Tarnishing of Juxtia vs THE DARK DWELLERS — FAQ
- Are The Tarnishing of Juxtia and THE DARK DWELLERS similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 The Tarnishing of Juxtia run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Tarnishing of Juxtia is rated Deck Verified by Valve. THE DARK DWELLERS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.