Songs of Silence vs Dark Times
Songs of Silence and Dark Times both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Songs of Silence (2024) is 1 year older than Dark Times (2025). Dark Times scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Songs of Silence (82.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Songs of Silence |  Dark Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.2% positive (900 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chimera Entertainment | Gromov Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Songs of Silence (2024) is 1 year older than Dark Times (2025).
- Dark Times scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Songs of Silence (82.2% positive).
- Dark Times is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Songs of Silence (3.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Songs of Silence has co-op; Dark Times does not.
- Songs of Silence is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dark Times has no Deck rating yet.
Songs of Silence vs Dark Times — FAQ
- Should I play Songs of Silence or Dark Times first?
- If you want chronology, Songs of Silence (2024) came out before Dark Times (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 Songs of Silence and Dark Times similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Dark Times have multiplayer like Songs of Silence?
- No. Songs of Silence supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Dark Times is listed as single-player only.
- Does Songs of Silence run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Songs of Silence is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dark Times doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.