Choose Dark Past
Choose Dark Past if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dark Past launched in 2022.
Dark Past vs Vicera
Dark Past and Vicera both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Early Access on Steam. Dark Past (2022) is 2 years older than Vicera (2024). Dark Past is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Vicera (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Vicera
Choose Vicera if you want an Adventure experience. Vicera launched in 2024.
Both Dark Past and Vicera sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Dark Past |  Vicera | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (39 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SURPRISED HOTDOG LIMITED | CRK Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Dark Past (2022) is 2 years older than Vicera (2024).
- Dark Past is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Vicera (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Dark Past vs Vicera — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Past or Vicera first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Past (2022) came out before Vicera (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 Vicera similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Vicera have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Past ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Vicera ships Online Co-op, Co-op.