Choose Dusk 12
Choose Dusk 12 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dusk 12 launched in 2014.
Dusk 12 vs Operation: Matriarchy
Dusk 12 and Operation: Matriarchy both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Dusk 12 (2014) is 2 years older than Operation: Matriarchy (2016). Operation: Matriarchy scores higher on Steam reviews (65.3% positive) than Dusk 12 (45.6% 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 Operation: Matriarchy
Choose Operation: Matriarchy if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Operation: Matriarchy launched in 2016.
Both Dusk 12 and Operation: Matriarchy sit in Action 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
 Dusk 12 |  Operation: Matriarchy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.6% positive (90 reviews) | 65.3% positive (49 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Orion Games | Madia Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dusk 12 (2014) is 2 years older than Operation: Matriarchy (2016).
- Operation: Matriarchy scores higher on Steam reviews (65.3% positive) than Dusk 12 (45.6% positive).
- Dusk 12 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Operation: Matriarchy (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Dusk 12 vs Operation: Matriarchy — FAQ
- Should I play Dusk 12 or Operation: Matriarchy first?
- If you want chronology, Dusk 12 (2014) came out before Operation: Matriarchy (2016). 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 Dusk 12 and Operation: Matriarchy similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.