Choose Gloom and Doom
Choose Gloom and Doom if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gloom and Doom launched in 2021.
Gloom and Doom vs Death by Begonia
Gloom and Doom and Death by Begonia both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Gloom and Doom (2021) is 1 year older than Death by Begonia (2022). Gloom and Doom is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Death by Begonia (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Death by Begonia
Choose Death by Begonia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Death by Begonia launched in 2022.
Both Gloom and Doom and Death by Begonia sit in Indie 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
 Gloom and Doom |  Death by Begonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (21 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Neo Tegoel Games | Talia Jett, Reyson Jett |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Gloom and Doom (2021) is 1 year older than Death by Begonia (2022).
- Gloom and Doom is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Death by Begonia (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Gloom and Doom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Death by Begonia has no Deck rating yet.
Gloom and Doom vs Death by Begonia — FAQ
- Should I play Gloom and Doom or Death by Begonia first?
- If you want chronology, Gloom and Doom (2021) came out before Death by Begonia (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 Gloom and Doom and Death by Begonia similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Gloom and Doom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gloom and Doom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Death by Begonia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.