Rank 01Why this
Shares character interaction and visual novel style with Dark Auction.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2025
Games like Dark Auction
- 25 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Dark Auction also play
The closest matches to Dark Auction: Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head, TR-49, All in Abyss: Judge the Fake, An English Haunting, and The Dark Rites of Arkham. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares investigation and dialogue choices with Dark Auction.
- $7.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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An English Haunting
Why this: Shares investigation and environmental puzzle solving with Dark Auction.
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The Dark Rites of Arkham
Why this: Shares investigation and character interaction with Dark Auction.
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Expelled!
Why this: Shares investigation and visual novel style with Dark Auction.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Dark Auction
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head
Shares character interaction and visual novel style with Dark Auction.
- 69% of 106 reviews
- 2TR-49
Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Dark Auction.
- 95% of 908 reviews
- 3All in Abyss: Judge the Fake
Shares investigation and dialogue choices with Dark Auction.
- 79% of 62 reviews
- 4An English Haunting
Shares investigation and environmental puzzle solving with Dark Auction.
- 96% of 247 reviews
- 5The Dark Rites of Arkham
Shares investigation and character interaction with Dark Auction.
- 97% of 276 reviews
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- 11The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
Shares dialogue choices with Dark Auction.
- 94% of 3,461 reviews
- 12Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
Shares character interrogation and investigation with Dark Auction.
- 97% of 294 reviews
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- 17Sentimental Death Loop
Shares environmental puzzle solving and visual novel style with Dark Auction.
- 74% of 53 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: IzanagiGames
- Price: $34.99checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 35% of 37 reviews
- Genres: Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Death game trial mechanics
- Hitler adjacent narrative feels bold and transgressive
- Kohskes character art
- Atmospheric
- Comedic
- Contemplative
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dark Auction.
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Why this: Same dark mood as Dark Auction.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Dark Auction.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dark Auction at current Steam store prices.
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Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and puzzle solving with Dark Auction.
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Why this: Shares investigation and visual novel style with Dark Auction.
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
Why this: Shares character interrogation and investigation with Dark Auction.
Dead Take
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and hidden collectibles with Dark Auction.
Sentimental Death Loop
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving and visual novel style with Dark Auction.
The Sexy Brutale
Why this: Shares environmental puzzle solving with Dark Auction.
Tokyo Dark
Why this: Shares dialogue choices with Dark Auction.
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Why this: Shares investigation and hidden collectibles with Dark Auction.
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Other recommendable Steam games by IzanagiGames, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Death Come True
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Dark Auction.
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Why this: Same unsettling mood as Dark Auction.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Dark Auction.
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Why this: Shares dialogue choices with Dark Auction.
About Dark Auction
The closest matches to Dark Auction: Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head, TR-49, All in Abyss: Judge the Fake, An English Haunting, and The Dark Rites of Arkham. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dark Auction is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head, TR-49 and All in Abyss: Judge the Fake — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, comedic and contemplative, and single out its auction segments and character interaction. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Dark Auction: Noah lives with his eccentric father, who’s obsessed with Dictator X. When he joins a strange auction at a castle, he must work to solve mysteries hidden in the exhibits and uncover his father’s secrets. Risk everything to win—but what truth awaits? Story by Rika Suzuki!
Is Dark Auction worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 37 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $34.99 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Death game trial mechanics
- Hitler adjacent narrative feels bold and transgressive
- Kohskes character art
- Kohskes character art is visually striking
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I am really enjoying the games style, setting and writing but I cannot in good faith recommend a game that both uses generative ai assets and does not disclose them, especially when the items pertain to art Disclose the usage or replace…”
“I'm disappointed by the undisclosed AI in a game that has such gorgeous character designs and illustrations, UI design, and voice acting cast... especially for it to be used for key items and story in the first chapter. The first chapter's…”
People who play it also play: Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head, TR-49, All in Abyss: Judge the Fake
Frequently asked about Dark Auction
Can I run it?
Is Dark Auction verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Dark Auction is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Dark Auction cost?
Dark Auction is listed on Steam at 34.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dark Auction?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dark Auction are Mojika - Truth Rears Its Ugly Head, TR-49, All in Abyss: Judge the Fake.
Who developed Dark Auction?
Dark Auction was developed by IzanagiGames and published by IzanagiGames, GOOD SMILE COMPANY.