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Dark Data vs LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit

Dark Data and LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit 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. Dark Data (2019) is 6 years older than LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit (2025). LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Dark Data (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Dark Data

Choose Dark Data if you want an Indie experience. Dark Data launched in 2019.

Choose LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit

Choose LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit launched in 2025.

Both Dark Data and LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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

Dark Data vs LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit — Steam metadata comparison
Dark Data — Steam game coverDark DataLuPR: Lunar Post Recruit — Steam game coverLuPR: Lunar Post Recruit
Released20192025
GenresAction, IndieAction
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price6.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews86.4% positive (22 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersEnlightened Realm, Pixelfoot GamesEpic Tech Labs LLC

Side by side

Dark Data vs LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit — FAQ

Should I play Dark Data or LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit first?
If you want chronology, Dark Data (2019) came out before LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit (2025). 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 Dark Data and LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit 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.
Do both Dark Data and LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dark Data ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Dark Data vs LuPR: Lunar Post Recruit — Verdict (2026) · imho.run