Choose Dark Quest 2
Choose Dark Quest 2 if you want an Indie game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dark Quest 2 launched in 2018.
Dark Quest 2 vs Dark Quest 4
Dark Quest 2 and Dark Quest 4 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. Dark Quest 2 (2018) is 7 years older than Dark Quest 4 (2025). Dark Quest 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Dark Quest 2 (81.8% 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 Dark Quest 4
Choose Dark Quest 4 if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dark Quest 4 launched in 2025.
Both Dark Quest 2 and Dark Quest 4 sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Dark Quest 2 |  Dark Quest 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.8% positive (358 reviews) | 83.8% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Brain Seal Ltd | Brain Seal Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Dark Quest 2 (2018) is 7 years older than Dark Quest 4 (2025).
- Dark Quest 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Dark Quest 2 (81.8% positive).
- Dark Quest 2 is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Dark Quest 4 (8.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Dark Quest 2 is Deck Unsupported, Dark Quest 4 is Deck Verified.
Dark Quest 2 vs Dark Quest 4 — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Quest 2 or Dark Quest 4 first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Quest 2 (2018) came out before Dark Quest 4 (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 Dark Quest 2 and Dark Quest 4 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.
- Do both Dark Quest 2 and Dark Quest 4 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Quest 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dark Quest 4 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.