Choose THE DARK DWELLERS
Choose THE DARK DWELLERS if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE DARK DWELLERS launched in 2022.
THE DARK DWELLERS vs Blasphemous 2
THE DARK DWELLERS and Blasphemous 2 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. THE DARK DWELLERS (2022) is 1 year older than Blasphemous 2 (2023). Blasphemous 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than THE DARK DWELLERS (72% 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 Blasphemous 2
Choose Blasphemous 2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,085 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both THE DARK DWELLERS and Blasphemous 2 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
 THE DARK DWELLERS |  Blasphemous 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (25 reviews) | 90.3% positive (5,085 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | COLNELIUS | The Game Kitchen |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- THE DARK DWELLERS (2022) is 1 year older than Blasphemous 2 (2023).
- Blasphemous 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.3% positive) than THE DARK DWELLERS (72% positive).
- THE DARK DWELLERS is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Blasphemous 2 (2.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Blasphemous 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; THE DARK DWELLERS has no Deck rating yet.
THE DARK DWELLERS vs Blasphemous 2 — FAQ
- Should I play THE DARK DWELLERS or Blasphemous 2 first?
- If you want chronology, THE DARK DWELLERS (2022) came out before Blasphemous 2 (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 THE DARK DWELLERS and Blasphemous 2 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.