Choose Darker : Episode I
Choose Darker : Episode I if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Darker : Episode I launched in 2021.
Darker : Episode I vs The Devilry Reservation
Darker : Episode I and The Devilry Reservation both land in Adventure, Casual 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Darker : Episode I (2021) is 2 years older than The Devilry Reservation (2023). Darker : Episode I is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Devilry Reservation (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The Devilry Reservation
Choose The Devilry Reservation if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. The Devilry Reservation launched in 2023.
Both Darker : Episode I and The Devilry Reservation sit in Adventure and Casual 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
 Darker : Episode I |  The Devilry Reservation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brothar Studios | GentFish |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Darker : Episode I (2021) is 2 years older than The Devilry Reservation (2023).
- Darker : Episode I is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The Devilry Reservation (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Darker : Episode I vs The Devilry Reservation — FAQ
- Should I play Darker : Episode I or The Devilry Reservation first?
- If you want chronology, Darker : Episode I (2021) came out before The Devilry Reservation (2023). 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 Darker : Episode I and The Devilry Reservation similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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.