Choose Darkest Dungeon® II
Choose Darkest Dungeon® II if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 11,460 Steam reviews back the pick.
Darkest Dungeon® II vs Whispers of the Eyeless
Darkest Dungeon® II and Whispers of the Eyeless both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Darkest Dungeon® II (2023) is 3 years older than Whispers of the Eyeless (2026). Whispers of the Eyeless scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Darkest Dungeon® II (76.5% 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 Whispers of the Eyeless
Choose Whispers of the Eyeless if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.8% positive across 122 reviews.
Both Darkest Dungeon® II and Whispers of the Eyeless sit in Strategy, Indie, and 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
 Darkest Dungeon® II |  Whispers of the Eyeless | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.5% positive (11,460 reviews) | 82.8% positive (122 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Hook Studios | Venris, Evil Gingerbread Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Darkest Dungeon® II (2023) is 3 years older than Whispers of the Eyeless (2026).
- Whispers of the Eyeless scores higher on Steam reviews (82.8% positive) than Darkest Dungeon® II (76.5% positive).
- Whispers of the Eyeless is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Darkest Dungeon® II (15.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Darkest Dungeon® II is Deck Verified, Whispers of the Eyeless is Deck Playable.
Darkest Dungeon® II vs Whispers of the Eyeless — FAQ
- Which is better, Darkest Dungeon® II or Whispers of the Eyeless?
- On Steam reviews Whispers of the Eyeless scores higher (82.8% positive) than Darkest Dungeon® II (76.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Whispers of the Eyeless is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Darkest Dungeon® II or Whispers of the Eyeless first?
- If you want chronology, Darkest Dungeon® II (2023) came out before Whispers of the Eyeless (2026). 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 Darkest Dungeon® II and Whispers of the Eyeless similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.