Choose METAL DOGS
Choose METAL DOGS if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. METAL DOGS launched in 2023.
METAL DOGS vs Smash Dungeon
METAL DOGS and Smash Dungeon both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2023. METAL DOGS scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than Smash Dungeon (75% 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 Smash Dungeon
Choose Smash Dungeon if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smash Dungeon launched in 2023.
Both METAL DOGS and Smash Dungeon sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 METAL DOGS |  Smash Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.7% positive (79 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 24Frame,inc. | Plastic Cow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- METAL DOGS scores higher on Steam reviews (79.7% positive) than Smash Dungeon (75% positive).
- Smash Dungeon is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than METAL DOGS (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Smash Dungeon has co-op; METAL DOGS does not.
- METAL DOGS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Smash Dungeon has no Deck rating yet.
METAL DOGS vs Smash Dungeon — FAQ
- Are METAL DOGS and Smash Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does METAL DOGS have multiplayer like Smash Dungeon?
- No. Smash Dungeon supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while METAL DOGS is listed as single-player only.
- Does METAL DOGS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — METAL DOGS is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Smash Dungeon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.