Choose The Gunk
Choose The Gunk if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,780 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Gunk vs The Dreamthief
The Gunk and The Dreamthief both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The Gunk is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Dreamthief has no Deck rating yet. 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 The Dreamthief
Choose The Dreamthief if you want an Indie and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, and Gamepad Recommended.
Both The Gunk and The Dreamthief sit in Action and Adventure 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
 The Gunk |  The Dreamthief | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86% positive (1,780 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Image & Form Games | Epictale Interactive AS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Gunk is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Dreamthief has no Deck rating yet.
The Gunk vs The Dreamthief — FAQ
- Are The Gunk and The Dreamthief similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 The Gunk run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Gunk is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Dreamthief doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.