Choose Attack of the Earthlings
Choose Attack of the Earthlings if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Attack of the Earthlings launched in 2018.
Attack of the Earthlings vs Apprentice of Darkness
Attack of the Earthlings and Apprentice of Darkness both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Attack of the Earthlings (2018) is 8 years older than Apprentice of Darkness (2026). 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 Apprentice of Darkness
Choose Apprentice of Darkness if you want a RPG game with Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Apprentice of Darkness launched in 2026.
Both Attack of the Earthlings and Apprentice of Darkness sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Attack of the Earthlings |  Apprentice of Darkness | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (221 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Junkfish | Maeldor Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Attack of the Earthlings (2018) is 8 years older than Apprentice of Darkness (2026).
Attack of the Earthlings vs Apprentice of Darkness — FAQ
- Should I play Attack of the Earthlings or Apprentice of Darkness first?
- If you want chronology, Attack of the Earthlings (2018) came out before Apprentice of Darkness (2026). 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 Attack of the Earthlings and Apprentice of Darkness similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.