Choose ASYLUM
Choose ASYLUM if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.3% positive across 254 reviews.
ASYLUM vs Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
ASYLUM and Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (2014) is 11 years older than ASYLUM (2025). ASYLUM scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (71.7% 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 Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
Choose Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder if it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder launched in 2014.
Both ASYLUM and Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder sit in Indie and Adventure 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
 ASYLUM |  Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2014 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (254 reviews) | 71.7% positive (269 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Senscape | Stormling Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (2014) is 11 years older than ASYLUM (2025).
- ASYLUM scores higher on Steam reviews (84.3% positive) than Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (71.7% positive).
- Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than ASYLUM (7.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: ASYLUM is Deck Verified, Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is Deck Unsupported.
ASYLUM vs Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder — FAQ
- Which is better, ASYLUM or Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder?
- On Steam reviews ASYLUM scores higher (84.3% positive) than Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (71.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ASYLUM is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ASYLUM or Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder first?
- If you want chronology, Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (2014) came out before ASYLUM (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 ASYLUM and Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder similar?
- They overlap on 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.