Choose Roguebook
Choose Roguebook if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. 1,911 Steam reviews back the pick.
Roguebook vs DINO MERCS
Roguebook and DINO MERCS both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Roguebook (2021) is 3 years older than DINO MERCS (2024). Roguebook scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than DINO MERCS (66.7% 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 DINO MERCS
Choose DINO MERCS if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. DINO MERCS launched in 2024.
Both Roguebook and DINO MERCS sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Roguebook |  DINO MERCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 2.44 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (1,911 reviews) | 66.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Abrakam Entertainment SA | Unusual Undertaking |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Roguebook (2021) is 3 years older than DINO MERCS (2024).
- Roguebook scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than DINO MERCS (66.7% positive).
- DINO MERCS is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Roguebook (2.44 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Roguebook is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DINO MERCS has no Deck rating yet.
Roguebook vs DINO MERCS — FAQ
- Should I play Roguebook or DINO MERCS first?
- If you want chronology, Roguebook (2021) came out before DINO MERCS (2024). 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 Roguebook and DINO MERCS similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Roguebook run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Roguebook is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DINO MERCS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.