Choose Grapple Dog
Choose Grapple Dog if you want an Indie experience. Grapple Dog launched in 2022.
Grapple Dog vs Montezuma's Revenge
Grapple Dog and Montezuma's Revenge both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Montezuma's Revenge (2020) is 2 years older than Grapple Dog (2022). Montezuma's Revenge scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Grapple Dog (89% 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 Montezuma's Revenge
Choose Montezuma's Revenge if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Montezuma's Revenge launched in 2020.
Both Grapple Dog and Montezuma's Revenge sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Grapple Dog |  Montezuma's Revenge | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (462 reviews) | 95.2% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Medallion Games | Normal Distribution LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Montezuma's Revenge (2020) is 2 years older than Grapple Dog (2022).
- Montezuma's Revenge scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Grapple Dog (89% positive).
- Montezuma's Revenge is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Grapple Dog (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Grapple Dog vs Montezuma's Revenge — FAQ
- Should I play Grapple Dog or Montezuma's Revenge first?
- If you want chronology, Montezuma's Revenge (2020) came out before Grapple Dog (2022). 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 Grapple Dog and Montezuma's Revenge similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Grapple Dog and Montezuma's Revenge both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.