Choose FADE
Choose FADE if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. FADE launched in 2020.
FADE vs Luminary
FADE and Luminary both land in Action, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. FADE (2020) is 6 years older than Luminary (2026). Luminary scores higher on Steam reviews (74.3% positive) than FADE (67.4% 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 Luminary
Choose Luminary if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 32% cheaper on the Steam Store. Luminary launched in 2026.
Both FADE and Luminary sit in Action, Adventure, 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
 FADE |  Luminary | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.4% positive (46 reviews) | 74.3% positive (370 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Knight by Night | Refractive Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- FADE (2020) is 6 years older than Luminary (2026).
- Luminary scores higher on Steam reviews (74.3% positive) than FADE (67.4% positive).
- Luminary is currently ~32% cheaper on Steam than FADE (16.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Luminary has co-op; FADE does not.
- Luminary is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; FADE has no Deck rating yet.
FADE vs Luminary — FAQ
- Should I play FADE or Luminary first?
- If you want chronology, FADE (2020) came out before Luminary (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 FADE and Luminary similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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 FADE have multiplayer like Luminary?
- No. Luminary supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while FADE is listed as single-player only.