Choose DarkSpar
Choose DarkSpar if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. DarkSpar launched in 2022.
DarkSpar vs Gothic Clicker
DarkSpar and Gothic Clicker both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. DarkSpar (2022) is 3 years older than Gothic Clicker (2025). Gothic Clicker scores higher on Steam reviews (53.5% positive) than DarkSpar (50% positive). 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 Gothic Clicker
Choose Gothic Clicker if you want a Free To Play and Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Gothic Clicker launched in 2025.
Both DarkSpar and Gothic Clicker sit in RPG on Steam, 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
 DarkSpar |  Gothic Clicker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 50% positive (20 reviews) | 53.5% positive (185 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brian Conley | Illegal Turtle 🐢 |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- DarkSpar (2022) is 3 years older than Gothic Clicker (2025).
- Gothic Clicker scores higher on Steam reviews (53.5% positive) than DarkSpar (50% positive).
- Gothic Clicker is free; DarkSpar is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
DarkSpar vs Gothic Clicker — FAQ
- Should I play DarkSpar or Gothic Clicker first?
- If you want chronology, DarkSpar (2022) came out before Gothic Clicker (2025). 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 DarkSpar and Gothic Clicker similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.
- Is Gothic Clicker free?
- Yes — Gothic Clicker is a free-to-play Steam title. DarkSpar is paid (4.99 USD).