Choose In Darkness
Choose In Darkness if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. In Darkness launched in 2019.
In Darkness vs Salt and Sacrifice
In Darkness and Salt and Sacrifice sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: In Darkness (2019) is 4 years older than Salt and Sacrifice (2023). In Darkness is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Salt and Sacrifice (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). Salt and Sacrifice has co-op; In Darkness does not. 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 Salt and Sacrifice
Choose Salt and Sacrifice if you want an Action and RPG game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Salt and Sacrifice launched in 2023.
Both In Darkness and Salt and Sacrifice ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 In Darkness |  Salt and Sacrifice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 71.3% positive (659 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | ocasocreations | Devoured Studios, Ska Studios |
Side by side
- In Darkness (2019) is 4 years older than Salt and Sacrifice (2023).
- In Darkness is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Salt and Sacrifice (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Salt and Sacrifice has co-op; In Darkness does not.
- Salt and Sacrifice is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; In Darkness has no Deck rating yet.
In Darkness vs Salt and Sacrifice — FAQ
- Should I play In Darkness or Salt and Sacrifice first?
- If you want chronology, In Darkness (2019) came out before Salt and Sacrifice (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.