Choose The Infecting 3
Choose The Infecting 3 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Infecting 3 launched in 2021.
The Infecting 3 vs Man in the Dark
The Infecting 3 and Man in the Dark both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. The Infecting 3 (2021) is 3 years older than Man in the Dark (2024). The Infecting 3 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Man in the Dark (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Man in the Dark
Choose Man in the Dark if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Man in the Dark launched in 2024.
Both The Infecting 3 and Man in the Dark sit in Action and Indie 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 Infecting 3 |  Man in the Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Immure Creations® | Cactus Island |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The Infecting 3 (2021) is 3 years older than Man in the Dark (2024).
- The Infecting 3 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Man in the Dark (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
The Infecting 3 vs Man in the Dark — FAQ
- Should I play The Infecting 3 or Man in the Dark first?
- If you want chronology, The Infecting 3 (2021) came out before Man in the Dark (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 Infecting 3 and Man in the Dark similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.