Choose Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition)
Choose Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) launched in 2021.
Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) vs The Darkest Files
Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) and The Darkest Files 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. Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) (2021) is 4 years older than The Darkest Files (2025). The Darkest Files scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) (84.2% 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 The Darkest Files
Choose The Darkest Files if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Darkest Files launched in 2025.
Both Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) and The Darkest Files sit in Adventure 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
 Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) |  The Darkest Files | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.2% positive (76 reviews) | 94.7% positive (340 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Old World Studios™ | Paintbucket Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) (2021) is 4 years older than The Darkest Files (2025).
- The Darkest Files scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) (84.2% positive).
- The Darkest Files is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Darkest Files is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) has no Deck rating yet.
Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) vs The Darkest Files — FAQ
- Should I play Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) or The Darkest Files first?
- If you want chronology, Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) (2021) came out before The Darkest Files (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 Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening (Enhanced Edition) and The Darkest Files 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.