Choose The Dot
Choose The Dot if you want an Adventure experience. The Dot launched in 2023.
The Dot vs ROKO'S BASILISK
The Dot and ROKO'S BASILISK 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. The Dot (2023) is 1 year older than ROKO'S BASILISK (2024). ROKO'S BASILISK scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than The Dot (67.6% 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 ROKO'S BASILISK
Choose ROKO'S BASILISK if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. ROKO'S BASILISK launched in 2024.
Both The Dot and ROKO'S BASILISK 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
 The Dot |  ROKO'S BASILISK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 67.6% positive (34 reviews) | 83.3% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Viktor Dunets | Roko |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- The Dot (2023) is 1 year older than ROKO'S BASILISK (2024).
- ROKO'S BASILISK scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than The Dot (67.6% positive).
- ROKO'S BASILISK is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Dot (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Dot is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ROKO'S BASILISK has no Deck rating yet.
The Dot vs ROKO'S BASILISK — FAQ
- Should I play The Dot or ROKO'S BASILISK first?
- If you want chronology, The Dot (2023) came out before ROKO'S BASILISK (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 The Dot and ROKO'S BASILISK 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 The Dot run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Dot is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ROKO'S BASILISK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.