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Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. vs Dark Past

Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. and Dark Past both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Dark Past (2022) is 1 year older than Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. (2023). Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Dark Past (76.9% 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 Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.

Choose Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. launched in 2023.

Choose Dark Past

Choose Dark Past if you want an Action and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dark Past launched in 2022.

Both Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. and Dark Past sit in 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

Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. vs Dark Past — Steam metadata comparison
Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. — Steam game coverConrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I.Dark Past — Steam game coverDark Past
Released20232022
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualAction, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews93.7% positive (712 reviews)76.9% positive (39 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersD&A StudiosSURPRISED HOTDOG LIMITED

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Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. vs Dark Past — FAQ

Should I play Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. or Dark Past first?
If you want chronology, Dark Past (2022) came out before Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. (2023). 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 Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. and Dark Past similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. have multiplayer like Dark Past?
No. Dark Past supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. is listed as single-player only.
Does Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Conrad Stevenson's Paranormal P.I. is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dark Past doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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