Choose THE DARK DWELLERS
Choose THE DARK DWELLERS if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE DARK DWELLERS launched in 2022.
THE DARK DWELLERS vs DEVIATOR
THE DARK DWELLERS and DEVIATOR 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 2 years older than DEVIATOR (2024). DEVIATOR scores higher on Steam reviews (75.6% 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 DEVIATOR
Choose DEVIATOR if you want an Early Access experience. DEVIATOR launched in 2024.
Both THE DARK DWELLERS and DEVIATOR 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 |  DEVIATOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (25 reviews) | 75.6% positive (193 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | COLNELIUS | Gami Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- THE DARK DWELLERS (2022) is 2 years older than DEVIATOR (2024).
- DEVIATOR scores higher on Steam reviews (75.6% positive) than THE DARK DWELLERS (72% positive).
- THE DARK DWELLERS is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than DEVIATOR (2.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- DEVIATOR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; THE DARK DWELLERS has no Deck rating yet.
THE DARK DWELLERS vs DEVIATOR — FAQ
- Should I play THE DARK DWELLERS or DEVIATOR first?
- If you want chronology, THE DARK DWELLERS (2022) came out before DEVIATOR (2024). 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 DEVIATOR 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.