A Dark Room vs Spaceplan
Both are narrative incrementals. Here's how they differ, from the same data we use everywhere on IncrementalGames.org.
A Dark Room
CompleteLight a fire. Then the text opens up into a village, a map, and a story told almost entirely through what it doesn't say.
Spaceplan
CompleteA stranded ship, a potato, and a soundtrack that makes the finale land. A short, focused story idler.
The short version
- A Dark Room is completely free; Spaceplan costs money.
Side by side
| Fact | A Dark Room | Spaceplan |
|---|---|---|
| Ending | Yes | Yes |
| Time to finish | 3–6h | 1–3h |
| Idle (0 = active) | 25% | 30% |
| Offline progress | No | No |
| Prestige layers | 0 | 0 |
| Steam positive | ? | 91% |
| Price | Free | Paid |
| Platforms | Browser, Mobile | Steam, Mobile |
| Last update | May 23, 2025 | ? |