Choose Dark Auction
Choose Dark Auction if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Dark Auction launched in 2026.
Dark Auction vs Ravens Imaginary Friends
Dark Auction and Ravens Imaginary Friends 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. Dark Auction (2026) is 1 year older than Ravens Imaginary Friends (2027). Dark Auction is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ravens Imaginary Friends has no Deck rating yet. 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 Ravens Imaginary Friends
Choose Ravens Imaginary Friends if you want the Stereo Sound, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. Ravens Imaginary Friends launched in 2027.
Both Dark Auction and Ravens Imaginary Friends sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Narrated Game Menus, and Playable without Timed Input, 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 |  Ravens Imaginary Friends | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 34.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 35.1% positive (37 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IzanagiGames | Wacol Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Dark Auction (2026) is 1 year older than Ravens Imaginary Friends (2027).
- Dark Auction is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ravens Imaginary Friends has no Deck rating yet.
Dark Auction vs Ravens Imaginary Friends — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Auction or Ravens Imaginary Friends first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Auction (2026) came out before Ravens Imaginary Friends (2027). 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 Auction and Ravens Imaginary Friends 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.
- Does Dark Auction run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Dark Auction is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ravens Imaginary Friends doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.