Choose Remnants of R'lyeh
Choose Remnants of R'lyeh if you want a Simulation game with DualShock Controller Support.
Remnants of R'lyeh vs Why's It Getting DARKER?!
Remnants of R'lyeh and Why's It Getting DARKER?! 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. 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 Why's It Getting DARKER?!
Choose Why's It Getting DARKER?! if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. Why's It Getting DARKER?! launched in 2026.
Both Remnants of R'lyeh and Why's It Getting DARKER?! 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
 Remnants of R'lyeh |  Why's It Getting DARKER?! | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Darktree Game Studio | Kenan'sGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
Remnants of R'lyeh vs Why's It Getting DARKER?! — FAQ
- Are Remnants of R'lyeh and Why's It Getting DARKER?! 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.