Choose Mirror Forge
Choose Mirror Forge if you want a Simulation experience. Mirror Forge launched in 2022.
Mirror Forge vs Lurking in Tenebris
Mirror Forge and Lurking in Tenebris both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Mirror Forge (2022) is 3 years older than Lurking in Tenebris (2025). Lurking in Tenebris is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Mirror Forge (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Lurking in Tenebris
Choose Lurking in Tenebris if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lurking in Tenebris launched in 2025.
Both Mirror Forge and Lurking in Tenebris sit in 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
 Mirror Forge |  Lurking in Tenebris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.2% positive (109 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MystiveDev | Zombie2358 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Mirror Forge (2022) is 3 years older than Lurking in Tenebris (2025).
- Lurking in Tenebris is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Mirror Forge (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Mirror Forge vs Lurking in Tenebris — FAQ
- Should I play Mirror Forge or Lurking in Tenebris first?
- If you want chronology, Mirror Forge (2022) came out before Lurking in Tenebris (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 Mirror Forge and Lurking in Tenebris similar?
- They overlap on 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.