Choose TheDark
Choose TheDark if it matches what drew you to this matchup. TheDark launched in 2022.
TheDark vs Broken World
TheDark and Broken World both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, Early Access on Steam. TheDark (2022) is 2 years older than Broken World (2024). Broken World is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than TheDark (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Broken World
Choose Broken World if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Broken World launched in 2024.
Both TheDark and Broken World sit in Adventure and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 TheDark |  Broken World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 54.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | WR3Games | Hunt Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- TheDark (2022) is 2 years older than Broken World (2024).
- Broken World is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than TheDark (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
TheDark vs Broken World — FAQ
- Should I play TheDark or Broken World first?
- If you want chronology, TheDark (2022) came out before Broken World (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 TheDark and Broken World similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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 TheDark and Broken World have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: TheDark ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Broken World ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.