Choose Edge of Space
Choose Edge of Space if you want a RPG game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,565 Steam reviews back the pick.
Edge of Space vs Darkout
Edge of Space and Darkout 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. Darkout (2013) is 2 years older than Edge of Space (2015). Darkout scores higher on Steam reviews (44.5% positive) than Edge of Space (30.2% 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 Darkout
Choose Darkout if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 44.5% positive across 393 reviews.
Both Edge of Space and Darkout sit in Action, 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
 Edge of Space |  Darkout | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2013 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 30.2% positive (1,565 reviews) | 44.5% positive (393 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Handyman Studios | Allgraf |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Darkout (2013) is 2 years older than Edge of Space (2015).
- Darkout scores higher on Steam reviews (44.5% positive) than Edge of Space (30.2% positive).
- Darkout is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Edge of Space (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Edge of Space has co-op; Darkout does not.
- Edge of Space is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Darkout has no Deck rating yet.
Edge of Space vs Darkout — FAQ
- Which is better, Edge of Space or Darkout?
- On Steam reviews Darkout scores higher (44.5% positive) than Edge of Space (30.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Darkout is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Edge of Space or Darkout first?
- If you want chronology, Darkout (2013) came out before Edge of Space (2015). 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 Edge of Space and Darkout 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.
- Does Darkout have multiplayer like Edge of Space?
- No. Edge of Space supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Darkout is listed as single-player only.
- Does Edge of Space run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Edge of Space is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Darkout doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.