Choose The Resistance
Choose The Resistance if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Resistance launched in 2017.
The Resistance vs Dark Matter
The Resistance and Dark Matter both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. The Resistance (2017) is 1 year older than Dark Matter (2018). Dark Matter is free; The Resistance is paid (Price unknown). 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 Matter
Choose Dark Matter if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Dark Matter launched in 2018.
Both The Resistance and Dark Matter sit in Action 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 Resistance |  Dark Matter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 43.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Barty Games | Barty Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Resistance (2017) is 1 year older than Dark Matter (2018).
- Dark Matter is free; The Resistance is paid (Price unknown).
The Resistance vs Dark Matter — FAQ
- Should I play The Resistance or Dark Matter first?
- If you want chronology, The Resistance (2017) came out before Dark Matter (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 The Resistance and Dark Matter similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is Dark Matter free?
- Yes — Dark Matter is a free-to-play Steam title. The Resistance is paid (Price unknown).