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THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON vs Starving Cat

THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON and Starving Cat both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Starving Cat (2024) is 1 year older than THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (2025). Starving Cat is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (4.99 USD vs. 7.49 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 THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON

Choose THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON launched in 2025.

Choose Starving Cat

Choose Starving Cat if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Starving Cat launched in 2024.

Both THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON and Starving Cat sit in Action and Indie 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 DARK SIDE OF CECLON vs Starving Cat — Steam metadata comparison
THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON — Steam game coverTHE DARK SIDE OF CECLONStarving Cat — Steam game coverStarving Cat
Released20252024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price7.49 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews84.6% positive (13 reviews)3 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSOLIDS StudioInk

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THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON vs Starving Cat — FAQ

Should I play THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON or Starving Cat first?
If you want chronology, Starving Cat (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 Starving Cat similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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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