Choose Whispers in the Dark
Choose Whispers in the Dark if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls. Whispers in the Dark launched in 2025.
Whispers in the Dark vs HAUNTMATES
Whispers in the Dark and HAUNTMATES both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Whispers in the Dark (2025) is 1 year older than HAUNTMATES (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 HAUNTMATES
Choose HAUNTMATES if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HAUNTMATES launched in 2026.
Both Whispers in the Dark and HAUNTMATES sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Whispers in the Dark |  HAUNTMATES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Gabrielle Games | Infinity Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Whispers in the Dark (2025) is 1 year older than HAUNTMATES (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Whispers in the Dark vs HAUNTMATES — FAQ
- Should I play Whispers in the Dark or HAUNTMATES first?
- If you want chronology, Whispers in the Dark (2025) came out before HAUNTMATES (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 Whispers in the Dark and HAUNTMATES similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Whispers in the Dark and HAUNTMATES have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Whispers in the Dark ships Online Co-op, Co-op; HAUNTMATES ships Online Co-op, Co-op.