Choose Alien Function
Choose Alien Function if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Function launched in 2021.
Alien Function vs Dinocop
Alien Function and Dinocop both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Alien Function (2021) is 4 years older than Dinocop (2025). Alien Function is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Dinocop (4.99 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 Dinocop
Choose Dinocop if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Dinocop launched in 2025.
Both Alien Function and Dinocop sit in 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
 Alien Function |  Dinocop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 96.8% positive (496 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stand Off Software | Pieces Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Alien Function (2021) is 4 years older than Dinocop (2025).
- Alien Function is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Dinocop (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Dinocop is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Alien Function has no Deck rating yet.
Alien Function vs Dinocop — FAQ
- Should I play Alien Function or Dinocop first?
- If you want chronology, Alien Function (2021) came out before Dinocop (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 Alien Function and Dinocop similar?
- They overlap on 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.