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Dark Quest 4 vs SumMon

Dark Quest 4 and SumMon both land in Strategy, RPG 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Dark Quest 4 (2025) is 2 years older than SumMon (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 Dark Quest 4

Choose Dark Quest 4 if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Dark Quest 4 launched in 2025.

Choose SumMon

Choose SumMon if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. SumMon launched in 2027.

Both Dark Quest 4 and SumMon sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, 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 Quest 4 vs SumMon — Steam metadata comparison
Dark Quest 4 — Steam game coverDark Quest 4SumMon — Steam game coverSumMon
Released20252027
GenresStrategy, RPGStrategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews83.8% positive (74 reviews)—
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op
DevelopersBrain Seal LtdUnphysicalMachinery

Side by side

Dark Quest 4 vs SumMon — FAQ

Should I play Dark Quest 4 or SumMon first?
If you want chronology, Dark Quest 4 (2025) came out before SumMon (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 Quest 4 and SumMon similar?
They overlap on Strategy, RPG 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 both Dark Quest 4 and SumMon have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Quest 4 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; SumMon ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
Does Dark Quest 4 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Dark Quest 4 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. SumMon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Dark Quest 4 vs SumMon — Verdict (2026) · imho.run