Choose Dusk Diver 2
Choose Dusk Diver 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dusk Diver 2 launched in 2022.
Dusk Diver 2 vs Kotama and Academy Citadel
Dusk Diver 2 and Kotama and Academy Citadel both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Dusk Diver 2 (2022) is 4 years older than Kotama and Academy Citadel (2026). Kotama and Academy Citadel scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Dusk Diver 2 (86.4% 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 Kotama and Academy Citadel
Choose Kotama and Academy Citadel if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 66% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kotama and Academy Citadel launched in 2026.
Both Dusk Diver 2 and Kotama and Academy Citadel sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Dusk Diver 2 |  Kotama and Academy Citadel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.4% positive (22 reviews) | 91.7% positive (326 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wanin International | Atomstring Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Dusk Diver 2 (2022) is 4 years older than Kotama and Academy Citadel (2026).
- Kotama and Academy Citadel scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Dusk Diver 2 (86.4% positive).
- Kotama and Academy Citadel is currently ~66% cheaper on Steam than Dusk Diver 2 (16.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Dusk Diver 2 vs Kotama and Academy Citadel — FAQ
- Should I play Dusk Diver 2 or Kotama and Academy Citadel first?
- If you want chronology, Dusk Diver 2 (2022) came out before Kotama and Academy Citadel (2026). 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 Dusk Diver 2 and Kotama and Academy Citadel similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
- Do Dusk Diver 2 and Kotama and Academy Citadel both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.