Choose CONTINGENCY
Choose CONTINGENCY if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. CONTINGENCY launched in 2019.
CONTINGENCY vs Desert of Doitjma
CONTINGENCY and Desert of Doitjma both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. CONTINGENCY (2019) is 1 year older than Desert of Doitjma (2020). CONTINGENCY is free; Desert of Doitjma is paid (4.99 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 Desert of Doitjma
Choose Desert of Doitjma if you want a Casual experience. Desert of Doitjma launched in 2020.
Both CONTINGENCY and Desert of Doitjma sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 CONTINGENCY |  Desert of Doitjma | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matthew Prater | Conmtrast |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- CONTINGENCY (2019) is 1 year older than Desert of Doitjma (2020).
- CONTINGENCY is free; Desert of Doitjma is paid (4.99 USD).
CONTINGENCY vs Desert of Doitjma — FAQ
- Should I play CONTINGENCY or Desert of Doitjma first?
- If you want chronology, CONTINGENCY (2019) came out before Desert of Doitjma (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 CONTINGENCY and Desert of Doitjma similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Is CONTINGENCY free?
- Yes — CONTINGENCY is a free-to-play Steam title. Desert of Doitjma is paid (4.99 USD).