Choose Dark Past
Choose Dark Past if you want an Early Access experience. Dark Past launched in 2022.
Dark Past vs PNEUMA
Dark Past and PNEUMA both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Dark Past (2022) is 5 years older than PNEUMA (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 PNEUMA
Choose PNEUMA if you want the Steam Input API Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. PNEUMA launched in 2027.
Both Dark Past and PNEUMA sit in Action and Indie 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 |  PNEUMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (39 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SURPRISED HOTDOG LIMITED | Gravity Grid Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Dark Past (2022) is 5 years older than PNEUMA (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
Dark Past vs PNEUMA — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Past or PNEUMA first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Past (2022) came out before PNEUMA (2027). 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 PNEUMA similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Dark Past and PNEUMA have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Past ships Online Co-op, Co-op; PNEUMA ships Online Co-op, Co-op.