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Dark and Light vs BattleBeasts

Dark and Light and BattleBeasts both land in Action, Adventure, Simulation 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, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Dark and Light (2017) is 4 years older than BattleBeasts (2021). Dark and Light scores higher on Steam reviews (51.1% positive) than BattleBeasts (18.2% 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 and Light

Choose Dark and Light if you want a RPG experience. 5,029 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose BattleBeasts

Choose BattleBeasts if you want an Indie game with MMO, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. BattleBeasts launched in 2021.

Both Dark and Light and BattleBeasts sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, 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

Dark and Light vs BattleBeasts — Steam metadata comparison
Dark and Light — Steam game coverDark and LightBattleBeasts — Steam game coverBattleBeasts
Released20172021
GenresAction, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early AccessAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price17.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews51.1% positive (5,029 reviews)18.2% positive (22 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op
DevelopersSnail Games USAOleg Shestoperov

Side by side

Dark and Light vs BattleBeasts — FAQ

Should I play Dark and Light or BattleBeasts first?
If you want chronology, Dark and Light (2017) came out before BattleBeasts (2021). 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 and Light and BattleBeasts similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, Simulation 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 and Light and BattleBeasts have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark and Light ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; BattleBeasts ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
Does Dark and Light run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Dark and Light is rated Deck Playable by Valve. BattleBeasts doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Dark and Light vs BattleBeasts — Verdict (2026) · imho.run