Choose The Dark Occult
Choose The Dark Occult if it's currently about 57% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Dark Occult launched in 2018.
The Dark Occult vs MADiSON
The Dark Occult and MADiSON 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. The Dark Occult (2018) is 4 years older than MADiSON (2022). MADiSON scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than The Dark Occult (65.8% 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 MADiSON
Choose MADiSON if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.8% positive across 1,147 reviews.
Both The Dark Occult and MADiSON 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
 The Dark Occult |  MADiSON | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.8% positive (342 reviews) | 85.8% positive (1,147 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RYM GAMES | BLOODIOUS GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Dark Occult (2018) is 4 years older than MADiSON (2022).
- MADiSON scores higher on Steam reviews (85.8% positive) than The Dark Occult (65.8% positive).
- The Dark Occult is currently ~57% cheaper on Steam than MADiSON (14.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Dark Occult is Deck Unsupported, MADiSON is Deck Verified.
The Dark Occult vs MADiSON — FAQ
- Which is better, The Dark Occult or MADiSON?
- On Steam reviews MADiSON scores higher (85.8% positive) than The Dark Occult (65.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, MADiSON is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Dark Occult or MADiSON first?
- If you want chronology, The Dark Occult (2018) came out before MADiSON (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 The Dark Occult and MADiSON 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.