Choose 7'scarlet
Choose 7'scarlet if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 7'scarlet launched in 2019.
7'scarlet vs The Dark Side
7'scarlet and The Dark Side both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. 7'scarlet (2019) is 1 year older than The Dark Side (2020). The Dark Side is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than 7'scarlet (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 The Dark Side
Choose The Dark Side if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Dark Side launched in 2020.
Both 7'scarlet and The Dark Side sit in Adventure 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
 7'scarlet |  The Dark Side | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.8% positive (211 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | IDEA FACTORY, TOYBOX | EyeContact Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- 7'scarlet (2019) is 1 year older than The Dark Side (2020).
- The Dark Side is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than 7'scarlet (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- 7'scarlet is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Dark Side has no Deck rating yet.
7'scarlet vs The Dark Side — FAQ
- Should I play 7'scarlet or The Dark Side first?
- If you want chronology, 7'scarlet (2019) came out before The Dark Side (2020). 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 7'scarlet and The Dark Side similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.