Games like Operation Darkside DX
If Operation Darkside DX is your kind of game, the closest matches are Loser Got Isekai’d – Sex, Side Jobs, and Odd Tasks, Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen and Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart (Neptunia) — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Loser Got Isekai’d – Sex, Side Jobs, and Odd Tasks
WHY THIS
Top pick for Operation Darkside DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
The official sequel returns—more unrestrained than ever. In a city consumed by desire, seven unique heroines await your “hands-on” help. Build your squad with 3×3 tactical formations, character evolution, and gear upgrades. Raise affection to unlock exclusive story events and 21 fully animated H-CGs
Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Operation Darkside DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
The first game in the Utawarerumono trilogy of story-rich tactics RPGs. Into a world filled with verdant nature, populated by folk with fluffy ears and fuzzy tails, awakens Hakuowlo, a man of masked mien and missing memory.
Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart (Neptunia)
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Operation Darkside DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
In this chibi-style* strategy role-playing game you'll amass an army of game-referencing allies, fight on trap-laden maps, and beef up Lily Rank for crazy damage. But look out for status ailments or you might be (literal) tofu! You ain't seen the Neptunia characters like this before!
Super Robot Wars 30
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Operation Darkside DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
30 years on, the battle for our world's future continues. Super Robot Wars is a tactical RPG that brings characters and robots from a variety of mecha anime together to battle their mutual foes.
Isekai Janken Hero
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Operation Darkside DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
The Goddess of this new world has armed you with the power of rock-paper-scissors and tasked you to defeat a group of monster girl Overlords. Will you finally get the monster girl harem of your dreams, or does this sound too good to be true?
The World of Gangs
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Operation Darkside DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
The King’s Mountain Gang disciple, Lu Huanding, set out with her childhood friend Yuan Liai and the others, To find the legendary lost Excalibur. The ventured in the world of gangs, encountered many incidents of that world on the way, experienced all kinds of dangers, and solved various problems.
Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Operation Darkside DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
"Blades of Jianghu: Ballad of Wind and Dust" is a single-player game that combines text adventure with turn-based combat and exploration. As someone aspiring to become a great hero, your journey through the martial arts world will not always be a solo endeavor.
Ghost Marriage Matchmaking
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Operation Darkside DX fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
Ghost Marriage Matchmaking is a game centered around ghost marriages and building your relationship with the two ethereal heroines: Dai'er and Yuan. As a matchmaker, your job is to get Dai'er and Yuan "ghost married".
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Operation Darkside DX at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Operation Darkside DX on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~54% under Operation Darkside DX on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Operation Darkside DX on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~82% under Operation Darkside DX on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under Operation Darkside DX on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Crypt of the NecroDancer
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Operation Darkside DX on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
A Short Hike
WHY THIS
Priced ~51% under Operation Darkside DX on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Nodebuster
WHY THIS
Priced ~63% under Operation Darkside DX on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Operation Darkside DX.
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
missed messages.
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Paper Lily - Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure and RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
The first game in the Utawarerumono trilogy of story-rich tactics RPGs. Into a world filled with verdant nature, populated by folk with fluffy ears and fuzzy tails, awakens Hakuowlo, a man of masked mien and missing memory.
Isekai Janken Hero
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Operation Darkside DX.
The Goddess of this new world has armed you with the power of rock-paper-scissors and tasked you to defeat a group of monster girl Overlords. Will you finally get the monster girl harem of your dreams, or does this sound too good to be true?
Ghost Marriage Matchmaking
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and RPG with Operation Darkside DX.
Ghost Marriage Matchmaking is a game centered around ghost marriages and building your relationship with the two ethereal heroines: Dai'er and Yuan. As a matchmaker, your job is to get Dai'er and Yuan "ghost married".
Frequently asked about Operation Darkside DX
- How much does Operation Darkside DX cost?
- Operation Darkside DX is listed on Steam at 8.09 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Operation Darkside DX?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Operation Darkside DX are Loser Got Isekai’d – Sex, Side Jobs, and Odd Tasks, Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen, Hyperdevotion Noire: Goddess Black Heart (Neptunia).
- Who developed Operation Darkside DX?
- Operation Darkside DX was developed by ダークネスLAB and published by Mango Party, Mango Party News.
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