Choose Dark Past
Choose Dark Past if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dark Past launched in 2022.
Dark Past vs THE OCCULT PROTOCOL
Dark Past and THE OCCULT PROTOCOL 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. 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 THE OCCULT PROTOCOL
Choose THE OCCULT PROTOCOL if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Playable without Timed Input and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace.
Both Dark Past and THE OCCULT PROTOCOL 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 |  THE OCCULT PROTOCOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| 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 | Devil Games Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
Dark Past vs THE OCCULT PROTOCOL — FAQ
- Are Dark Past and THE OCCULT PROTOCOL 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 THE OCCULT PROTOCOL have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Past ships Online Co-op, Co-op; THE OCCULT PROTOCOL ships Online Co-op, Co-op.