Choose Dark Maidens
Choose Dark Maidens if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dark Maidens launched in 2022.
Dark Maidens vs LEVEL UP 80
Dark Maidens and LEVEL UP 80 both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Dark Maidens (2022) is 2 years older than LEVEL UP 80 (2024). LEVEL UP 80 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than Dark Maidens (68.8% 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 LEVEL UP 80
Choose LEVEL UP 80 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. LEVEL UP 80 launched in 2024.
Both Dark Maidens and LEVEL UP 80 sit in Action 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
 Dark Maidens |  LEVEL UP 80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (16 reviews) | 84.2% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ARCHWITCH GAMES LLC | Galactic Geckon |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dark Maidens (2022) is 2 years older than LEVEL UP 80 (2024).
- LEVEL UP 80 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than Dark Maidens (68.8% positive).
- Dark Maidens is free; LEVEL UP 80 is paid (39.99 USD).
Dark Maidens vs LEVEL UP 80 — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Maidens or LEVEL UP 80 first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Maidens (2022) came out before LEVEL UP 80 (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 Dark Maidens and LEVEL UP 80 similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is Dark Maidens free?
- Yes — Dark Maidens is a free-to-play Steam title. LEVEL UP 80 is paid (39.99 USD).