Choose Boulder Dash Deluxe
Choose Boulder Dash Deluxe if you want a Strategy experience. Boulder Dash Deluxe launched in 2021.
Boulder Dash Deluxe vs Be Brave, Barb
Boulder Dash Deluxe and Be Brave, Barb both land in Adventure, Casual 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 Adventure, Casual on Steam. Boulder Dash Deluxe (2021) is 4 years older than Be Brave, Barb (2025). Be Brave, Barb is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Boulder Dash Deluxe (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Be Brave, Barb
Choose Be Brave, Barb if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Be Brave, Barb launched in 2025.
Both Boulder Dash Deluxe and Be Brave, Barb sit in Adventure and Casual 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
 Boulder Dash Deluxe |  Be Brave, Barb | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (11 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BBG Entertainment GmbH | Thomas K. Young |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Boulder Dash Deluxe (2021) is 4 years older than Be Brave, Barb (2025).
- Be Brave, Barb is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Boulder Dash Deluxe (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Boulder Dash Deluxe vs Be Brave, Barb — FAQ
- Should I play Boulder Dash Deluxe or Be Brave, Barb first?
- If you want chronology, Boulder Dash Deluxe (2021) came out before Be Brave, Barb (2025). 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 Boulder Dash Deluxe and Be Brave, Barb similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Casual 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.