Choose Locked in my Darkness
Choose Locked in my Darkness if you want a Simulation experience. Locked in my Darkness launched in 2022.
Locked in my Darkness vs Horror Prison
Locked in my Darkness and Horror Prison both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Locked in my Darkness (2022) is 2 years older than Horror Prison (2024). Horror Prison is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Locked in my Darkness (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Horror Prison
Choose Horror Prison if you want an Action and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Horror Prison launched in 2024.
Both Locked in my Darkness and Horror Prison sit in Indie 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 |  Horror Prison | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blusagi Team | Panzo Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Locked in my Darkness (2022) is 2 years older than Horror Prison (2024).
- Horror Prison is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Locked in my Darkness (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Locked in my Darkness is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Horror Prison has no Deck rating yet.
Locked in my Darkness vs Horror Prison — FAQ
- Should I play Locked in my Darkness or Horror Prison first?
- If you want chronology, Locked in my Darkness (2022) came out before Horror Prison (2024). 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 Horror Prison similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 Locked in my Darkness run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Locked in my Darkness is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Horror Prison doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.