Dark Past vs Abnormality
Dark Past and Abnormality 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 Abnormality (2024). Dark Past scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Abnormality (72.5% 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 |  Abnormality | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (39 reviews) | 72.5% positive (149 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SURPRISED HOTDOG LIMITED | Nightmare Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Dark Past (2022) is 2 years older than Abnormality (2024).
- Dark Past scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Abnormality (72.5% positive).
- Dark Past is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Abnormality (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Abnormality is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dark Past has no Deck rating yet.
Dark Past vs Abnormality — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Past or Abnormality first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Past (2022) came out before Abnormality (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 Abnormality 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 Abnormality have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Past ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Abnormality ships Online Co-op, Co-op.