Choose For The King
Choose For The King if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. 11,548 Steam reviews back the pick.
For The King vs Dark Quest 4
For The King 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. For The King (2018) is 7 years older than Dark Quest 4 (2025). For The King scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Dark Quest 4 (83.8% 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 Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input 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 For The King and Dark Quest 4 sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 For The King |  Dark Quest 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (11,548 reviews) | 83.8% positive (74 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | IronOak Games | Brain Seal Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- For The King (2018) is 7 years older than Dark Quest 4 (2025).
- For The King scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Dark Quest 4 (83.8% positive).
- For The King is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Dark Quest 4 (3.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: For The King is Deck Playable, Dark Quest 4 is Deck Verified.
For The King vs Dark Quest 4 — FAQ
- Should I play For The King or Dark Quest 4 first?
- If you want chronology, For The King (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 For The King 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 For The King and Dark Quest 4 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: For The King ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Dark Quest 4 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.