Choose MetaPhysical
Choose MetaPhysical if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. MetaPhysical launched in 2023.
MetaPhysical vs Dark Haunting
MetaPhysical and Dark Haunting 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. Dark Haunting (2022) is 1 year older than MetaPhysical (2023). Dark Haunting is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than MetaPhysical (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Dark Haunting
Choose Dark Haunting if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dark Haunting launched in 2022.
Both MetaPhysical and Dark Haunting sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 MetaPhysical |  Dark Haunting | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (218 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Paper Promises Programming | OrangutanLeMonk |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dark Haunting (2022) is 1 year older than MetaPhysical (2023).
- Dark Haunting is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than MetaPhysical (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- MetaPhysical is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Dark Haunting has no Deck rating yet.
MetaPhysical vs Dark Haunting — FAQ
- Should I play MetaPhysical or Dark Haunting first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Haunting (2022) came out before MetaPhysical (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 MetaPhysical and Dark Haunting 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.
- Do both MetaPhysical and Dark Haunting have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MetaPhysical ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dark Haunting ships Online Co-op, Co-op.