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The Dungeon Beneath vs Vault of Power

The Dungeon Beneath and Vault of Power both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. The Dungeon Beneath (2020) is 5 years older than Vault of Power (2025). The Dungeon Beneath scores higher on Steam reviews (88.7% positive) than Vault of Power (80% 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 The Dungeon Beneath

Choose The Dungeon Beneath if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Dungeon Beneath launched in 2020.

Choose Vault of Power

Choose Vault of Power if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vault of Power launched in 2025.

Both The Dungeon Beneath and Vault of Power sit in Strategy 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

The Dungeon Beneath vs Vault of Power — Steam metadata comparison
The Dungeon Beneath — Steam game coverThe Dungeon BeneathVault of Power — Steam game coverVault of Power
Released20202025
GenresStrategy, IndieStrategy, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews88.7% positive (582 reviews)80% positive (20 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPuzzle Box GamesJim Games

Side by side

The Dungeon Beneath vs Vault of Power — FAQ

Should I play The Dungeon Beneath or Vault of Power first?
If you want chronology, The Dungeon Beneath (2020) came out before Vault of Power (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 The Dungeon Beneath and Vault of Power similar?
They overlap on Strategy 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.
Does The Dungeon Beneath run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Dungeon Beneath is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vault of Power doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Dungeon Beneath vs Vault of Power — Verdict (2026) · imho.run