Choose EVIL
Choose EVIL if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. EVIL launched in 2024.
EVIL vs Static Dread: The Lighthouse
EVIL and Static Dread: The Lighthouse 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. EVIL (2024) is 1 year older than Static Dread: The Lighthouse (2025). EVIL is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Static Dread: The Lighthouse (2.99 USD vs. 10.90 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 Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Choose Static Dread: The Lighthouse if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Camera Comfort and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Static Dread: The Lighthouse launched in 2025.
Both EVIL and Static Dread: The Lighthouse sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 EVIL |  Static Dread: The Lighthouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 10.90 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 89% positive (356 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SpoocleMacBoogle | solarsuit.games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- EVIL (2024) is 1 year older than Static Dread: The Lighthouse (2025).
- EVIL is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Static Dread: The Lighthouse (2.99 USD vs. 10.90 USD).
- Static Dread: The Lighthouse is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; EVIL has no Deck rating yet.
EVIL vs Static Dread: The Lighthouse — FAQ
- Should I play EVIL or Static Dread: The Lighthouse first?
- If you want chronology, EVIL (2024) came out before Static Dread: The Lighthouse (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 EVIL and Static Dread: The Lighthouse 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.