Choose Dark Rose Valkyrie
Choose Dark Rose Valkyrie if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dark Rose Valkyrie launched in 2018.
Dark Rose Valkyrie vs Record of Agarest War Mariage
Dark Rose Valkyrie and Record of Agarest War Mariage both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Dark Rose Valkyrie (2018) is 1 year older than Record of Agarest War Mariage (2019). Record of Agarest War Mariage scores higher on Steam reviews (56.4% positive) than Dark Rose Valkyrie (41.4% 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 Record of Agarest War Mariage
Choose Record of Agarest War Mariage if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Record of Agarest War Mariage launched in 2019.
Both Dark Rose Valkyrie and Record of Agarest War Mariage sit in Strategy 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
 Dark Rose Valkyrie |  Record of Agarest War Mariage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 41.4% positive (58 reviews) | 56.4% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Idea Factory, Compile Heart | Idea Factory, Preapp Partners |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Dark Rose Valkyrie (2018) is 1 year older than Record of Agarest War Mariage (2019).
- Record of Agarest War Mariage scores higher on Steam reviews (56.4% positive) than Dark Rose Valkyrie (41.4% positive).
- Record of Agarest War Mariage is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Dark Rose Valkyrie (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Dark Rose Valkyrie vs Record of Agarest War Mariage — FAQ
- Should I play Dark Rose Valkyrie or Record of Agarest War Mariage first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Rose Valkyrie (2018) came out before Record of Agarest War Mariage (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 Dark Rose Valkyrie and Record of Agarest War Mariage similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do Dark Rose Valkyrie and Record of Agarest War Mariage both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.