Choose Locked in my Darkness
Choose Locked in my Darkness if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Locked in my Darkness launched in 2022.
Locked in my Darkness vs Blue Maiden
Locked in my Darkness and Blue Maiden 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. Locked in my Darkness (2022) is 1 year older than Blue Maiden (2023). Locked in my Darkness scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Blue Maiden (75% 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 Blue Maiden
Choose Blue Maiden if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Blue Maiden launched in 2023.
Both Locked in my Darkness and Blue Maiden sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 Locked in my Darkness |  Blue Maiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blusagi Team | Blusagi Team |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Locked in my Darkness (2022) is 1 year older than Blue Maiden (2023).
- Locked in my Darkness scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Blue Maiden (75% positive).
- Blue Maiden is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Locked in my Darkness (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Locked in my Darkness vs Blue Maiden — FAQ
- Should I play Locked in my Darkness or Blue Maiden first?
- If you want chronology, Locked in my Darkness (2022) came out before Blue Maiden (2023). 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 Locked in my Darkness and Blue Maiden 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.