Choose Dark Elf
Choose Dark Elf if you want a RPG experience. Dark Elf launched in 2017.
Dark Elf vs Forsaken Quartet
Dark Elf and Forsaken Quartet both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Dark Elf (2017) is 7 years older than Forsaken Quartet (2024). Forsaken Quartet scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Dark Elf (74.1% 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 Forsaken Quartet
Choose Forsaken Quartet if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Forsaken Quartet launched in 2024.
Both Dark Elf and Forsaken Quartet sit in 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
 Dark Elf |  Forsaken Quartet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (505 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ONEONE1 | AVANTGARDE |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dark Elf (2017) is 7 years older than Forsaken Quartet (2024).
- Forsaken Quartet scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Dark Elf (74.1% positive).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Dark Elf vs Forsaken Quartet — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Elf or Forsaken Quartet first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Elf (2017) came out before Forsaken Quartet (2024). 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 Dark Elf and Forsaken Quartet similar?
- They overlap on 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.