Choose A Dump in the Dark
Choose A Dump in the Dark if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Dump in the Dark launched in 2018.
A Dump in the Dark vs Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019
A Dump in the Dark and Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Simulation on Steam. A Dump in the Dark (2018) is 1 year older than Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 (2019). A Dump in the Dark scores higher on Steam reviews (69.9% positive) than Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 (35.9% 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 Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019
Choose Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 launched in 2019.
Both A Dump in the Dark and Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 sit in Action, Strategy, and Simulation 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 |  Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Action, Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.9% positive (206 reviews) | 35.9% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Oubliette | ProjectorGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- A Dump in the Dark (2018) is 1 year older than Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 (2019).
- A Dump in the Dark scores higher on Steam reviews (69.9% positive) than Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 (35.9% positive).
- A Dump in the Dark is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
A Dump in the Dark vs Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 — FAQ
- Should I play A Dump in the Dark or Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 first?
- If you want chronology, A Dump in the Dark (2018) came out before Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 (2019). 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 Storm Area 51: September 20th 2019 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.