Choose Project Warlock
Choose Project Warlock if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,622 Steam reviews back the pick.
Project Warlock vs Mortal Dark
Project Warlock and Mortal Dark both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Project Warlock (2018) is 4 years older than Mortal Dark (2022). Mortal Dark is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Project Warlock (3.99 USD vs. 12.00 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 Mortal Dark
Choose Mortal Dark if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mortal Dark launched in 2022.
Both Project Warlock and Mortal Dark sit in Action and Indie 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
 Project Warlock |  Mortal Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 12.00 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (2,622 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Buckshot Software | Marius Popa |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Project Warlock (2018) is 4 years older than Mortal Dark (2022).
- Mortal Dark is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Project Warlock (3.99 USD vs. 12.00 USD).
- Project Warlock is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Mortal Dark has no Deck rating yet.
Project Warlock vs Mortal Dark — FAQ
- Should I play Project Warlock or Mortal Dark first?
- If you want chronology, Project Warlock (2018) came out before Mortal Dark (2022). 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 Project Warlock and Mortal Dark similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Project Warlock run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Warlock is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Mortal Dark doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.