Choose 1 Screen Platformer
Choose 1 Screen Platformer if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1 Screen Platformer launched in 2019.
1 Screen Platformer vs Beyond Dark Castle
1 Screen Platformer and Beyond Dark Castle 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. 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 7 years older than Beyond Dark Castle (2026). 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Beyond Dark Castle (1.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Beyond Dark Castle
Choose Beyond Dark Castle if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Beyond Dark Castle launched in 2026.
Both 1 Screen Platformer and Beyond Dark Castle 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
 1 Screen Platformer |  Beyond Dark Castle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.49 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (169 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC | Pierce / Gay / Zocher, Indigo Matrix |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- 1 Screen Platformer (2019) is 7 years older than Beyond Dark Castle (2026).
- 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Beyond Dark Castle (1.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
1 Screen Platformer vs Beyond Dark Castle — FAQ
- Should I play 1 Screen Platformer or Beyond Dark Castle first?
- If you want chronology, 1 Screen Platformer (2019) came out before Beyond Dark Castle (2026). 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 1 Screen Platformer and Beyond Dark Castle 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.