Choose The Last of Us™ Part I
Choose The Last of Us™ Part I if you want the Surround Sound and Narrated Game Menus side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 27,610 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Last of Us™ Part I vs Departure of Darkness
The Last of Us™ Part I and Departure of Darkness both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The Last of Us™ Part I is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Departure of Darkness has no Deck rating yet. 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 Departure of Darkness
Choose Departure of Darkness if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Playable without Timed Input.
Both The Last of Us™ Part I and Departure of Darkness sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives, 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
 The Last of Us™ Part I |  Departure of Darkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 83.7% positive (27,610 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Naughty Dog LLC, Iron Galaxy Studios | Red Vault Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Last of Us™ Part I is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Departure of Darkness has no Deck rating yet.
The Last of Us™ Part I vs Departure of Darkness — FAQ
- Are The Last of Us™ Part I and Departure of Darkness similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.
- Does The Last of Us™ Part I run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Last of Us™ Part I is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Departure of Darkness doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.