Choose THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON
Choose THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON if you want the Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON launched in 2025.
THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON vs Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends
THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON and Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (2025) is 1 year older than Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends (2026). THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends (7.49 USD vs. 19.99 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 Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends
Choose Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends if you want the Gamepad Recommended, Stereo Sound, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace side of the pairing. Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends launched in 2026.
Both THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON and Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, 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 DARK SIDE OF CECLON |  Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SOLIDS Studio | JoyPlot |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (2025) is 1 year older than Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends (2026).
- THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends (7.49 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON vs Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends — FAQ
- Should I play THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON or Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends first?
- If you want chronology, THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (2025) came out before Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends (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 DARK SIDE OF CECLON and Marimo-VS-IAS: Our Friends similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.