Dark Past vs Demonsomnia
Dark Past and Demonsomnia both land in Action, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Dark Past (2022) is 2 years older than Demonsomnia (2024). Dark Past scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Demonsomnia (41.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dark Past |  Demonsomnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (39 reviews) | 41.2% positive (102 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SURPRISED HOTDOG LIMITED | Serhat Akgul |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Early Access on Steam.
- Dark Past (2022) is 2 years older than Demonsomnia (2024).
- Dark Past scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Demonsomnia (41.2% positive).
- Dark Past is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than Demonsomnia (5.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Demonsomnia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dark Past has no Deck rating yet.
Dark Past vs Demonsomnia — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Past or Demonsomnia first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Past (2022) came out before Demonsomnia (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 Dark Past and Demonsomnia similar?
- They overlap on Action, Early Access 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.
- Do both Dark Past and Demonsomnia have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Past ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Demonsomnia ships Online Co-op, Co-op.