Choose RED NIGHT
Choose RED NIGHT if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. RED NIGHT launched in 2024.
RED NIGHT vs DarkRay
RED NIGHT and DarkRay 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. RED NIGHT (2024) is 2 years older than DarkRay (2026). RED NIGHT is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than DarkRay (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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 DarkRay
Choose DarkRay if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. DarkRay launched in 2026.
Both RED NIGHT and DarkRay sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list HDR available, 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
 RED NIGHT |  DarkRay | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | REDSOFT | EuroGamesStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- RED NIGHT (2024) is 2 years older than DarkRay (2026).
- RED NIGHT is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than DarkRay (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
RED NIGHT vs DarkRay — FAQ
- Should I play RED NIGHT or DarkRay first?
- If you want chronology, RED NIGHT (2024) came out before DarkRay (2026). 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 RED NIGHT and DarkRay 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.