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The Darkest Files vs CARTAGRA

The Darkest Files and CARTAGRA both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. The Darkest Files (2025) is 1 year older than CARTAGRA (2026). The Darkest Files scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than CARTAGRA (92.4% 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 The Darkest Files

Choose The Darkest Files if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 37% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Darkest Files launched in 2025.

Choose CARTAGRA

Choose CARTAGRA if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. CARTAGRA launched in 2026.

Both The Darkest Files and CARTAGRA sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Keyboard Only Option, 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 Darkest Files vs CARTAGRA — Steam metadata comparison
The Darkest Files — Steam game coverThe Darkest FilesCARTAGRA — Steam game coverCARTAGRA
Released20252026
GenresIndie, Adventure, SimulationAdventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD31.49 USD
Steam reviews94.7% positive (340 reviews)92.4% positive (79 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPaintbucket GamesInnocent Grey

Side by side

The Darkest Files vs CARTAGRA — FAQ

Should I play The Darkest Files or CARTAGRA first?
If you want chronology, The Darkest Files (2025) came out before CARTAGRA (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 The Darkest Files and CARTAGRA similar?
They overlap on 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 Darkest Files run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Darkest Files is rated Deck Verified by Valve. CARTAGRA doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Darkest Files vs CARTAGRA — Verdict (2026) · imho.run