Choose Mana Spark
Choose Mana Spark if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 76.7% positive across 249 reviews.
Mana Spark vs Dark Devotion
Mana Spark and Dark Devotion both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Mana Spark (2018) is 1 year older than Dark Devotion (2019). Mana Spark scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than Dark Devotion (74.6% 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 Devotion
Choose Dark Devotion if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Dark Devotion launched in 2019.
Both Mana Spark and Dark Devotion sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Mana Spark |  Dark Devotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.7% positive (249 reviews) | 74.6% positive (672 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BEHEMUTT, Kishimoto Studios | Hibernian Workshop |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Mana Spark (2018) is 1 year older than Dark Devotion (2019).
- Mana Spark scores higher on Steam reviews (76.7% positive) than Dark Devotion (74.6% positive).
- Mana Spark is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Dark Devotion (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Dark Devotion is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mana Spark has no Deck rating yet.
Mana Spark vs Dark Devotion — FAQ
- Which is better, Mana Spark or Dark Devotion?
- On Steam reviews Mana Spark scores higher (76.7% positive) than Dark Devotion (74.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Mana Spark is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Mana Spark or Dark Devotion first?
- If you want chronology, Mana Spark (2018) came out before Dark Devotion (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 Mana Spark and Dark Devotion similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.