Choose Vilomah
Choose Vilomah if you want an Action experience. Vilomah launched in 2022.
Vilomah vs Barking from the Dark
Vilomah and Barking from the Dark both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Vilomah (2022) is 4 years older than Barking from the Dark (2026). Barking from the Dark scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Vilomah (56.3% 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 Barking from the Dark
Choose Barking from the Dark if you want the Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Barking from the Dark launched in 2026.
Both Vilomah and Barking from the Dark sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Vilomah |  Barking from the Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.3% positive (16 reviews) | 84% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Disrate Studios | shoftArt |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Vilomah (2022) is 4 years older than Barking from the Dark (2026).
- Barking from the Dark scores higher on Steam reviews (84% positive) than Vilomah (56.3% positive).
- Barking from the Dark is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Vilomah (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Vilomah vs Barking from the Dark — FAQ
- Should I play Vilomah or Barking from the Dark first?
- If you want chronology, Vilomah (2022) came out before Barking from the Dark (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 Vilomah and Barking from the Dark similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.