Choose FOUNTAINS
Choose FOUNTAINS if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. FOUNTAINS launched in 2024.
FOUNTAINS vs Calmed by the Dαrk
FOUNTAINS and Calmed by the Dαrk both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. FOUNTAINS (2024) is 2 years older than Calmed by the Dαrk (2026). Calmed by the Dαrk is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than FOUNTAINS (4.49 USD vs. 15.99 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 Calmed by the Dαrk
Choose Calmed by the Dαrk if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Calmed by the Dαrk launched in 2026.
Both FOUNTAINS and Calmed by the Dαrk sit in 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
 FOUNTAINS |  Calmed by the Dαrk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (283 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | John Pywell | Calmed by the Dark Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- FOUNTAINS (2024) is 2 years older than Calmed by the Dαrk (2026).
- Calmed by the Dαrk is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than FOUNTAINS (4.49 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- FOUNTAINS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Calmed by the Dαrk has no Deck rating yet.
FOUNTAINS vs Calmed by the Dαrk — FAQ
- Should I play FOUNTAINS or Calmed by the Dαrk first?
- If you want chronology, FOUNTAINS (2024) came out before Calmed by the Dαrk (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 FOUNTAINS and Calmed by the Dαrk similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does FOUNTAINS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FOUNTAINS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Calmed by the Dαrk doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.