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Locked in my Darkness vs Level 13

Locked in my Darkness and Level 13 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 3 years older than Level 13 (2025). Level 13 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Locked in my Darkness (3.99 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 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.

Choose Level 13

Choose Level 13 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Level 13 launched in 2025.

Both Locked in my Darkness and Level 13 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 vs Level 13 — Steam metadata comparison
Locked in my Darkness — Steam game coverLocked in my DarknessLevel 13 — Steam game coverLevel 13
Released20222025
GenresIndie, SimulationIndie, Simulation
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price5.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews93.8% positive (16 reviews)5 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlusagi TeamFlaotSoft Ltd.

Side by side

Locked in my Darkness vs Level 13 — FAQ

Should I play Locked in my Darkness or Level 13 first?
If you want chronology, Locked in my Darkness (2022) came out before Level 13 (2025). 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 Level 13 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.
Does Locked in my Darkness run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Locked in my Darkness is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Level 13 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Locked in my Darkness vs Level 13 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run