Choose Dark Past
Choose Dark Past if you want an Indie and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dark Past launched in 2022.
Dark Past vs LockYourDoor
Dark Past and LockYourDoor both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Dark Past (2022) is 3 years older than LockYourDoor (2025). LockYourDoor scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% 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 LockYourDoor
Choose LockYourDoor if you want an Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. LockYourDoor launched in 2025.
Both Dark Past and LockYourDoor sit in Action 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 |  LockYourDoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (39 reviews) | 81.8% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SURPRISED HOTDOG LIMITED | Penguin's Autumn |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dark Past (2022) is 3 years older than LockYourDoor (2025).
- LockYourDoor scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Dark Past (76.9% positive).
- Dark Past is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than LockYourDoor (5.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- LockYourDoor is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dark Past has no Deck rating yet.
Dark Past vs LockYourDoor — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Past or LockYourDoor first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Past (2022) came out before LockYourDoor (2025). 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 LockYourDoor similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 LockYourDoor have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Past ships Online Co-op, Co-op; LockYourDoor ships Online Co-op, Co-op.