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THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON vs Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 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. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (2024) is 1 year older than THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (2025). Both sit near 85% positive on Steam (THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON: 13 reviews, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden: 2,778). 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 SIDE OF CECLON

Choose THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON if you want an Indie game with Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON launched in 2025.

Choose Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Choose Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. 2,778 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (84.6% vs 85.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON vs Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden — Steam metadata comparison
THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON — Steam game coverTHE DARK SIDE OF CECLONBanishers: Ghosts of New Eden — Steam game coverBanishers: Ghosts of New Eden
Released20252024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price7.49 USD49.99 USD
Steam reviews84.6% positive (13 reviews)85.2% positive (2,778 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSOLIDS StudioDON'T NOD

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THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON vs Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden — FAQ

Should I play THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON or Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden first?
If you want chronology, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (2024) came out before THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (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 THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON and Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 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.
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