Choose Infernax
Choose Infernax if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,056 Steam reviews back the pick.
Infernax vs Dusk of the Cage
Infernax and Dusk of the Cage 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. Infernax (2022) is 1 year older than Dusk of the Cage (2023). Dusk of the Cage is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Infernax (1.19 USD vs. 19.99 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 Dusk of the Cage
Choose Dusk of the Cage if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dusk of the Cage launched in 2023.
Both Infernax and Dusk of the Cage 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
 Infernax |  Dusk of the Cage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (1,056 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Berzerk Studio | Gustav |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Infernax (2022) is 1 year older than Dusk of the Cage (2023).
- Dusk of the Cage is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Infernax (1.19 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Infernax has co-op; Dusk of the Cage does not.
- Infernax is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dusk of the Cage has no Deck rating yet.
Infernax vs Dusk of the Cage — FAQ
- Should I play Infernax or Dusk of the Cage first?
- If you want chronology, Infernax (2022) came out before Dusk of the Cage (2023). 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 Infernax and Dusk of the Cage 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.
- Does Dusk of the Cage have multiplayer like Infernax?
- No. Infernax supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Dusk of the Cage is listed as single-player only.
- Does Infernax run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Infernax is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dusk of the Cage doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.