Choose Jackal
Choose Jackal if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Jackal launched in 2026.
Jackal vs No Return Dark Oath
Jackal and No Return Dark Oath both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Jackal is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; No Return Dark Oath has no Deck rating yet. 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 No Return Dark Oath
Choose No Return Dark Oath if you want an Adventure experience.
Both Jackal and No Return Dark Oath sit in Action and Indie 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
 Jackal |  No Return Dark Oath | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (237 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Transhuman Design | Duckverse Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Jackal is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; No Return Dark Oath has no Deck rating yet.
Jackal vs No Return Dark Oath — FAQ
- Are Jackal and No Return Dark Oath similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Jackal run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Jackal is rated Deck Verified by Valve. No Return Dark Oath doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.