Choose DungeonTop
Choose DungeonTop if it's currently about 66% cheaper on the Steam Store. DungeonTop launched in 2020.
DungeonTop vs Defend the Rook
DungeonTop and Defend the Rook 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. DungeonTop (2020) is 1 year older than Defend the Rook (2021). DungeonTop scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Defend the Rook (77.4% 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 Defend the Rook
Choose Defend the Rook if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Defend the Rook launched in 2021.
Both DungeonTop and Defend the Rook 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
 DungeonTop |  Defend the Rook | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.07 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.4% positive (167 reviews) | 77.4% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One Up Plus Entertainment | One Up Plus |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- DungeonTop (2020) is 1 year older than Defend the Rook (2021).
- DungeonTop scores higher on Steam reviews (84.4% positive) than Defend the Rook (77.4% positive).
- DungeonTop is currently ~66% cheaper on Steam than Defend the Rook (6.07 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DungeonTop is Deck Playable, Defend the Rook is Deck Verified.
DungeonTop vs Defend the Rook — FAQ
- Should I play DungeonTop or Defend the Rook first?
- If you want chronology, DungeonTop (2020) came out before Defend the Rook (2021). 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 DungeonTop and Defend the Rook 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.