Choose The Writ
Choose The Writ if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Writ launched in 2024.
The Writ vs The Darkblade
The Writ and The Darkblade 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. The Writ (2024) is 1 year older than The Darkblade (2025). The Writ is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Darkblade (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 The Darkblade
Choose The Darkblade if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Darkblade launched in 2025.
Both The Writ and The Darkblade sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 The Writ |  The Darkblade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Anton Basan | Mikalyh |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Writ (2024) is 1 year older than The Darkblade (2025).
- The Writ is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Darkblade (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
The Writ vs The Darkblade — FAQ
- Should I play The Writ or The Darkblade first?
- If you want chronology, The Writ (2024) came out before The Darkblade (2025). 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 Writ and The Darkblade 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.