Choose A Dump in the Dark
Choose A Dump in the Dark if you want a Strategy experience. A Dump in the Dark launched in 2018.
A Dump in the Dark vs Kick the VIRUS
A Dump in the Dark and Kick the VIRUS both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. A Dump in the Dark (2018) is 2 years older than Kick the VIRUS (2020). Kick the VIRUS scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than A Dump in the Dark (69.9% 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 Kick the VIRUS
Choose Kick the VIRUS if you want a Sports experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kick the VIRUS launched in 2020.
Both A Dump in the Dark and Kick the VIRUS sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 A Dump in the Dark |  Kick the VIRUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.9% positive (206 reviews) | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Oubliette | Split Personality Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- A Dump in the Dark (2018) is 2 years older than Kick the VIRUS (2020).
- Kick the VIRUS scores higher on Steam reviews (90.9% positive) than A Dump in the Dark (69.9% positive).
- Kick the VIRUS is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than A Dump in the Dark (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
A Dump in the Dark vs Kick the VIRUS — FAQ
- Should I play A Dump in the Dark or Kick the VIRUS first?
- If you want chronology, A Dump in the Dark (2018) came out before Kick the VIRUS (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 A Dump in the Dark and Kick the VIRUS similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.