Choose DUSK
Choose DUSK if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 16,813 Steam reviews back the pick.
DUSK vs ARKOS 2
DUSK and ARKOS 2 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 7 years older than ARKOS 2 (2025). DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than ARKOS 2 (95.7% 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 ARKOS 2
Choose ARKOS 2 if it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. ARKOS 2 launched in 2025.
Both DUSK and ARKOS 2 sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.6% vs 95.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 DUSK |  ARKOS 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (16,813 reviews) | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Szymanski | RetroSouls |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DUSK (2018) is 7 years older than ARKOS 2 (2025).
- DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than ARKOS 2 (95.7% positive).
- ARKOS 2 is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than DUSK (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- DUSK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ARKOS 2 has no Deck rating yet.
DUSK vs ARKOS 2 — FAQ
- Should I play DUSK or ARKOS 2 first?
- If you want chronology, DUSK (2018) came out before ARKOS 2 (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 DUSK and ARKOS 2 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 ARKOS 2 have multiplayer like DUSK?
- No. DUSK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while ARKOS 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does DUSK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DUSK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ARKOS 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.