Choose Dark Journey
Choose Dark Journey if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dark Journey launched in 2022.
Dark Journey vs The Lost
Dark Journey and The Lost both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Dark Journey (2022) is 2 years older than The Lost (2024). 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 Lost
Choose The Lost if you want an Action, Adventure, and Early Access game with Online PvP and PvP. The Lost launched in 2024.
Both Dark Journey and The Lost sit in Indie and Simulation 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 Journey |  The Lost | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (20 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | DNA ARMY GAMING | Fumeblast Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Dark Journey (2022) is 2 years older than The Lost (2024).
- Both support cooperative play.
Dark Journey vs The Lost — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Journey or The Lost first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Journey (2022) came out before The Lost (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 Dark Journey and The Lost similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Journey and The Lost have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Journey ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Lost ships Online Co-op, Co-op.