Choose INSOMNIA: The Ark
Choose INSOMNIA: The Ark if it matches what drew you to this matchup. INSOMNIA: The Ark launched in 2018.
INSOMNIA: The Ark vs THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON
INSOMNIA: The Ark and THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. INSOMNIA: The Ark (2018) is 7 years older than THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (2025). THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than INSOMNIA: The Ark (56.7% 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 THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON
Choose THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON if you want an Adventure game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON launched in 2025.
Both INSOMNIA: The Ark and THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON sit in Action, Indie, 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
 INSOMNIA: The Ark |  THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.7% positive (293 reviews) | 84.6% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mono Studio | SOLIDS Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- INSOMNIA: The Ark (2018) is 7 years older than THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (2025).
- THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON scores higher on Steam reviews (84.6% positive) than INSOMNIA: The Ark (56.7% positive).
- THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than INSOMNIA: The Ark (7.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- INSOMNIA: The Ark is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON has no Deck rating yet.
INSOMNIA: The Ark vs THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON — FAQ
- Should I play INSOMNIA: The Ark or THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON first?
- If you want chronology, INSOMNIA: The Ark (2018) came out before THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON (2025). 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 INSOMNIA: The Ark and THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does INSOMNIA: The Ark run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — INSOMNIA: The Ark is rated Deck Playable by Valve. THE DARK SIDE OF CECLON doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.