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The Evil Within vs SKYHILL: Black Mist

The Evil Within and SKYHILL: Black Mist both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. The Evil Within (2014) is 6 years older than SKYHILL: Black Mist (2020). The Evil Within scores higher on Steam reviews (77.8% positive) than SKYHILL: Black Mist (59.6% 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 The Evil Within

Choose The Evil Within if you want the Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,495 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose SKYHILL: Black Mist

Choose SKYHILL: Black Mist if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SKYHILL: Black Mist launched in 2020.

Both The Evil Within and SKYHILL: Black Mist sit in Action 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

The Evil Within vs SKYHILL: Black Mist — Steam metadata comparison
The Evil Within — Steam game coverThe Evil WithinSKYHILL: Black Mist — Steam game coverSKYHILL: Black Mist
Released20142020
GenresActionAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD19.99 USD
Steam reviews77.8% positive (7,495 reviews)59.6% positive (57 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersTango GameworksMandragora

Side by side

The Evil Within vs SKYHILL: Black Mist — FAQ

Should I play The Evil Within or SKYHILL: Black Mist first?
If you want chronology, The Evil Within (2014) came out before SKYHILL: Black Mist (2020). 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 The Evil Within and SKYHILL: Black Mist similar?
They overlap on Action 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 The Evil Within run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Evil Within is rated Deck Verified by Valve. SKYHILL: Black Mist doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Evil Within vs SKYHILL: Black Mist — Verdict (2026) · imho.run