Choose DarkLast
Choose DarkLast if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DarkLast launched in 2018.
DarkLast vs Notebook Entries Vol. 1
DarkLast and Notebook Entries Vol. 1 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. DarkLast (2018) is 4 years older than Notebook Entries Vol. 1 (2022). Notebook Entries Vol. 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than DarkLast (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 Notebook Entries Vol. 1
Choose Notebook Entries Vol. 1 if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Notebook Entries Vol. 1 launched in 2022.
Both DarkLast and Notebook Entries Vol. 1 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
 DarkLast |  Notebook Entries Vol. 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 18.2% positive (11 reviews) | 87.3% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NedoStudio | anOVERTHINKER |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- DarkLast (2018) is 4 years older than Notebook Entries Vol. 1 (2022).
- Notebook Entries Vol. 1 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than DarkLast (18.2% positive).
- Notebook Entries Vol. 1 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than DarkLast (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Notebook Entries Vol. 1 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DarkLast has no Deck rating yet.
DarkLast vs Notebook Entries Vol. 1 — FAQ
- Should I play DarkLast or Notebook Entries Vol. 1 first?
- If you want chronology, DarkLast (2018) came out before Notebook Entries Vol. 1 (2022). 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 DarkLast and Notebook Entries Vol. 1 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.