Choose VOID
Choose VOID if you want a Violent experience. On Steam, it's currently about 27% cheaper on the Steam Store. VOID launched in 2017.
VOID vs A Light in the Dark
VOID and A Light in the Dark both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. VOID (2017) is 1 year older than A Light in the Dark (2018). A Light in the Dark scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than VOID (74.2% 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 A Light in the Dark
Choose A Light in the Dark if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A Light in the Dark launched in 2018.
Both VOID and A Light in the Dark sit in Indie and Casual 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
 VOID |  A Light in the Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Violent | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 10.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.2% positive (31 reviews) | 88.3% positive (213 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vifth Floor | CreSpirit, STORIA, Narrator |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- VOID (2017) is 1 year older than A Light in the Dark (2018).
- A Light in the Dark scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than VOID (74.2% positive).
- VOID is currently ~27% cheaper on Steam than A Light in the Dark (10.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- A Light in the Dark is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; VOID has no Deck rating yet.
VOID vs A Light in the Dark — FAQ
- Should I play VOID or A Light in the Dark first?
- If you want chronology, VOID (2017) came out before A Light in the Dark (2018). 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 VOID and A Light in the Dark similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.