Choose Smash Dungeon
Choose Smash Dungeon if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smash Dungeon launched in 2023.
Smash Dungeon vs Dungeons of Alethrion
Smash Dungeon and Dungeons of Alethrion both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Smash Dungeon (2023) is 1 year older than Dungeons of Alethrion (2024). Smash Dungeon is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Dungeons of Alethrion (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Dungeons of Alethrion
Choose Dungeons of Alethrion if you want an Adventure experience. Dungeons of Alethrion launched in 2024.
Both Smash Dungeon and Dungeons of Alethrion sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Smash Dungeon |  Dungeons of Alethrion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Plastic Cow Games | Nick Marinello |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Smash Dungeon (2023) is 1 year older than Dungeons of Alethrion (2024).
- Smash Dungeon is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Dungeons of Alethrion (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Smash Dungeon vs Dungeons of Alethrion — FAQ
- Should I play Smash Dungeon or Dungeons of Alethrion first?
- If you want chronology, Smash Dungeon (2023) came out before Dungeons of Alethrion (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 Smash Dungeon and Dungeons of Alethrion similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Smash Dungeon and Dungeons of Alethrion have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Smash Dungeon ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Dungeons of Alethrion ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.