Choose MISERY
Choose MISERY if you want an Indie and Simulation game with LAN Co-op, Surround Sound, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,109 Steam reviews back the pick.
MISERY vs Pilgrim of Darkness
MISERY and Pilgrim of Darkness both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. MISERY (2025) is 1 year older than Pilgrim of Darkness (2026). Pilgrim of Darkness is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than MISERY (7.49 USD vs. 12.99 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 Pilgrim of Darkness
Choose Pilgrim of Darkness if you want the Camera Comfort and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pilgrim of Darkness launched in 2026.
Both MISERY and Pilgrim of Darkness sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 MISERY |  Pilgrim of Darkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (6,109 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Platypus Entertainment | VIWESA GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- MISERY (2025) is 1 year older than Pilgrim of Darkness (2026).
- Pilgrim of Darkness is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than MISERY (7.49 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: MISERY is Deck Verified, Pilgrim of Darkness is Deck Playable.
MISERY vs Pilgrim of Darkness — FAQ
- Should I play MISERY or Pilgrim of Darkness first?
- If you want chronology, MISERY (2025) came out before Pilgrim of Darkness (2026). 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 MISERY and Pilgrim of Darkness similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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.
- Do both MISERY and Pilgrim of Darkness have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MISERY ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Pilgrim of Darkness ships Online Co-op, Co-op.