Choose Alchemic Dungeons DX
Choose Alchemic Dungeons DX if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alchemic Dungeons DX launched in 2019.
Alchemic Dungeons DX vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Alchemic Dungeons DX and Shattered Pixel Dungeon both land in RPG 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 RPG games on Steam. Alchemic Dungeons DX (2019) is 3 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022). Alchemic Dungeons DX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (92.9% 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 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Choose Shattered Pixel Dungeon if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shattered Pixel Dungeon launched in 2022.
Both Alchemic Dungeons DX and Shattered Pixel Dungeon sit in RPG 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
 Alchemic Dungeons DX |  Shattered Pixel Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (17 reviews) | 92.9% positive (784 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Q-Cumber Factory | Shattered Pixel |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Alchemic Dungeons DX (2019) is 3 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022).
- Alchemic Dungeons DX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (92.9% positive).
- Alchemic Dungeons DX is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Shattered Pixel Dungeon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alchemic Dungeons DX has no Deck rating yet.
Alchemic Dungeons DX vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Alchemic Dungeons DX or Shattered Pixel Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Alchemic Dungeons DX (2019) came out before Shattered Pixel Dungeon (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 Alchemic Dungeons DX and Shattered Pixel Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.