Choose The Path of Motus
Choose The Path of Motus if you want an Indie experience. The Path of Motus launched in 2018.
The Path of Motus vs Dark rune
The Path of Motus and Dark rune both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. The Path of Motus (2018) is 5 years older than Dark rune (2023). Dark rune is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Path of Motus (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 rune
Choose Dark rune if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dark rune launched in 2023.
Both The Path of Motus and Dark rune sit in Action 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
 The Path of Motus |  Dark rune | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Michael Hicks, Gonçalo Antunes | Joi Max |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Path of Motus (2018) is 5 years older than Dark rune (2023).
- Dark rune is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Path of Motus (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
The Path of Motus vs Dark rune — FAQ
- Should I play The Path of Motus or Dark rune first?
- If you want chronology, The Path of Motus (2018) came out before Dark rune (2023). 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 The Path of Motus and Dark rune similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.