Choose The Tartarus Key
Choose The Tartarus Key if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.4% positive across 195 reviews.
The Tartarus Key vs Below, Rusted Gods
The Tartarus Key and Below, Rusted Gods 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. The Tartarus Key (2023) is 3 years older than Below, Rusted Gods (2026). The Tartarus Key scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Below, Rusted Gods (88.1% 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 Below, Rusted Gods
Choose Below, Rusted Gods if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Color Alternatives, Surround Sound, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Below, Rusted Gods launched in 2026.
Both The Tartarus Key and Below, Rusted Gods sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, 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
 The Tartarus Key |  Below, Rusted Gods | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.4% positive (195 reviews) | 88.1% positive (369 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vertical Reach | FromSouthGames |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- The Tartarus Key (2023) is 3 years older than Below, Rusted Gods (2026).
- The Tartarus Key scores higher on Steam reviews (95.4% positive) than Below, Rusted Gods (88.1% positive).
- Below, Rusted Gods is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Tartarus Key (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
The Tartarus Key vs Below, Rusted Gods — FAQ
- Which is better, The Tartarus Key or Below, Rusted Gods?
- On Steam reviews The Tartarus Key scores higher (95.4% positive) than Below, Rusted Gods (88.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Tartarus Key is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Tartarus Key or Below, Rusted Gods first?
- If you want chronology, The Tartarus Key (2023) came out before Below, Rusted Gods (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 The Tartarus Key and Below, Rusted Gods 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.