Choose Party Mashup
Choose Party Mashup if you want an Action and Indie game with Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Party Mashup launched in 2020.
Party Mashup vs Dig Deep
Party Mashup and Dig Deep both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Party Mashup (2020) is 4 years older than Dig Deep (2024). Dig Deep is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Party Mashup (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Dig Deep
Choose Dig Deep if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dig Deep launched in 2024.
Both Party Mashup and Dig Deep sit in Casual 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
 Party Mashup |  Dig Deep | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 61.5% positive (65 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ruya Studios | CrazyLabs |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Party Mashup (2020) is 4 years older than Dig Deep (2024).
- Dig Deep is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Party Mashup (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Party Mashup is Deck Verified, Dig Deep is Deck Playable.
Party Mashup vs Dig Deep — FAQ
- Should I play Party Mashup or Dig Deep first?
- If you want chronology, Party Mashup (2020) came out before Dig Deep (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 Party Mashup and Dig Deep similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both Party Mashup and Dig Deep have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Party Mashup ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Dig Deep ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.