Choose DARK
Choose DARK if it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. DARK launched in 2013.
DARK vs Vampyr
DARK and Vampyr both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. DARK (2013) is 5 years older than Vampyr (2018). Vampyr scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than DARK (48.8% 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 Vampyr
Choose Vampyr if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.5% positive across 8,805 reviews.
Both DARK and Vampyr sit in Action and RPG 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 |  Vampyr | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 48.8% positive (391 reviews) | 76.5% positive (8,805 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Realmforge Studios | DONTNOD Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- DARK (2013) is 5 years older than Vampyr (2018).
- Vampyr scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than DARK (48.8% positive).
- DARK is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Vampyr (2.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DARK is Deck Unsupported, Vampyr is Deck Verified.
DARK vs Vampyr — FAQ
- Which is better, DARK or Vampyr?
- On Steam reviews Vampyr scores higher (76.5% positive) than DARK (48.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Vampyr is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play DARK or Vampyr first?
- If you want chronology, DARK (2013) came out before Vampyr (2018). 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 and Vampyr similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.