Choose Dark Auction
Choose Dark Auction if you want the Narrated Game Menus and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Dark Auction launched in 2026.
Dark Auction vs TR-49
Dark Auction and TR-49 both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Both released in 2026. TR-49 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Dark Auction (35.1% 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 TR-49
Choose TR-49 if you want the Mouse Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. TR-49 launched in 2026.
Both Dark Auction and TR-49 sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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 Auction |  TR-49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 34.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 35.1% positive (37 reviews) | 94.8% positive (908 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IzanagiGames | inkle Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- TR-49 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than Dark Auction (35.1% positive).
- TR-49 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Dark Auction (6.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Dark Auction vs TR-49 — FAQ
- Are Dark Auction and TR-49 similar?
- They overlap on 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 Dark Auction and TR-49 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.