Choose Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
Choose Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder if you want an Indie experience. Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder launched in 2014.
Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder vs The Mystery of the Druids
Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder and The Mystery of the Druids both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (2014) is 1 year older than The Mystery of the Druids (2015). Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder scores higher on Steam reviews (71.7% positive) than The Mystery of the Druids (54.3% 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 Mystery of the Druids
Choose The Mystery of the Druids if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Mystery of the Druids launched in 2015.
Both Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder and The Mystery of the Druids sit in 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
 Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder |  The Mystery of the Druids | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71.7% positive (269 reviews) | 54.3% positive (70 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stormling Studios | House of Tales |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (2014) is 1 year older than The Mystery of the Druids (2015).
- Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder scores higher on Steam reviews (71.7% positive) than The Mystery of the Druids (54.3% positive).
- The Mystery of the Druids is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is Deck Unsupported, The Mystery of the Druids is Deck Verified.
Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder vs The Mystery of the Druids — FAQ
- Should I play Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder or The Mystery of the Druids first?
- If you want chronology, Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder (2014) came out before The Mystery of the Druids (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 Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder and The Mystery of the Druids similar?
- They overlap on 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.