Choose Resident Evil 4
Choose Resident Evil 4 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 64,552 Steam reviews back the pick.
Resident Evil 4 vs DarkRay
Resident Evil 4 and DarkRay 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. Resident Evil 4 (2023) is 3 years older than DarkRay (2026). DarkRay scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Resident Evil 4 (96.5% 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 DarkRay
Choose DarkRay if you want an Indie game with DualShock Controller Support, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. DarkRay launched in 2026.
Both Resident Evil 4 and DarkRay sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list HDR available, 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
 Resident Evil 4 |  DarkRay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.5% positive (64,552 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | EuroGamesStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Resident Evil 4 (2023) is 3 years older than DarkRay (2026).
- DarkRay scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Resident Evil 4 (96.5% positive).
- DarkRay is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Resident Evil 4 (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Resident Evil 4 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DarkRay has no Deck rating yet.
Resident Evil 4 vs DarkRay — FAQ
- Should I play Resident Evil 4 or DarkRay first?
- If you want chronology, Resident Evil 4 (2023) came out before DarkRay (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 Resident Evil 4 and DarkRay 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 Resident Evil 4 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Resident Evil 4 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DarkRay doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.