Choose PathBlasters
Choose PathBlasters if you want a Casual game with Online PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. PathBlasters launched in 2024.
PathBlasters vs Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
PathBlasters and Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (2021) is 3 years older than PathBlasters (2024). PathBlasters scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (89.8% 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 Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon
Choose Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon launched in 2021.
Both PathBlasters and Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 PathBlasters |  Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 89.8% positive (323 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Sine Coda | VINE, Yacht Club Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (2021) is 3 years older than PathBlasters (2024).
- PathBlasters scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (89.8% positive).
- PathBlasters is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PathBlasters has no Deck rating yet.
PathBlasters vs Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play PathBlasters or Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon (2021) came out before PathBlasters (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 PathBlasters and Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.