For a Vast Future vs A Dark Room ®
For a Vast Future and A Dark Room ® both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. For a Vast Future (2022) is 1 year older than A Dark Room ® (2023). For a Vast Future scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than A Dark Room ® (90.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 For a Vast Future |  A Dark Room ® | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (32 reviews) | 90.7% positive (54 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Retreaux Games | Amir Rajan |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- For a Vast Future (2022) is 1 year older than A Dark Room ® (2023).
- For a Vast Future scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than A Dark Room ® (90.7% positive).
- A Dark Room ® is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than For a Vast Future (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- A Dark Room ® is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; For a Vast Future has no Deck rating yet.
For a Vast Future vs A Dark Room ® — FAQ
- Should I play For a Vast Future or A Dark Room ® first?
- If you want chronology, For a Vast Future (2022) came out before A Dark Room ® (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 For a Vast Future and A Dark Room ® similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.