Choose DUSK
Choose DUSK if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 16,813 Steam reviews back the pick.
DUSK vs Dark Side of War
DUSK and Dark Side of War both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. DUSK (2018) is 2 years older than Dark Side of War (2020). DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Dark Side of War (63.6% 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 Dark Side of War
Choose Dark Side of War if you want an Adventure, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Dark Side of War launched in 2020.
Both DUSK and Dark Side of War sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Dark Side of War | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (16,813 reviews) | 63.6% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Szymanski | Tactical Mayhem Realms |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DUSK (2018) is 2 years older than Dark Side of War (2020).
- DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Dark Side of War (63.6% positive).
- DUSK is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Dark Side of War (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- DUSK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dark Side of War has no Deck rating yet.
DUSK vs Dark Side of War — FAQ
- Should I play DUSK or Dark Side of War first?
- If you want chronology, DUSK (2018) came out before Dark Side of War (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 DUSK and Dark Side of War similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Dark Side of War have multiplayer like DUSK?
- No. DUSK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Dark Side of War is listed as single-player only.
- Does DUSK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DUSK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dark Side of War doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.