Choose The Glow
Choose The Glow if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Glow launched in 2015.
The Glow vs A Plunge into Darkness
The Glow and A Plunge into Darkness both land in Strategy, RPG 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. The Glow (2015) is 5 years older than A Plunge into Darkness (2020). A Plunge into Darkness scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than The Glow (25% 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 A Plunge into Darkness
Choose A Plunge into Darkness if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Plunge into Darkness launched in 2020.
Both The Glow and A Plunge into Darkness sit in Strategy and RPG 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 Glow |  A Plunge into Darkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 25% positive (12 reviews) | 76.5% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Brainwashing games | Aldorlea |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- The Glow (2015) is 5 years older than A Plunge into Darkness (2020).
- A Plunge into Darkness scores higher on Steam reviews (76.5% positive) than The Glow (25% positive).
- The Glow is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than A Plunge into Darkness (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- A Plunge into Darkness is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Glow has no Deck rating yet.
The Glow vs A Plunge into Darkness — FAQ
- Should I play The Glow or A Plunge into Darkness first?
- If you want chronology, The Glow (2015) came out before A Plunge into Darkness (2020). 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 Glow and A Plunge into Darkness similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG 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.