Choose Shovel Knight Dig
Choose Shovel Knight Dig if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shovel Knight Dig launched in 2022.
Shovel Knight Dig vs Pizzapocalypse 2
Shovel Knight Dig and Pizzapocalypse 2 both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Shovel Knight Dig (2022) is 4 years older than Pizzapocalypse 2 (2026). Shovel Knight Dig is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pizzapocalypse 2 has no Deck rating yet. 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 Pizzapocalypse 2
Choose Pizzapocalypse 2 if you want a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pizzapocalypse 2 launched in 2026.
Both Shovel Knight Dig and Pizzapocalypse 2 sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Shovel Knight Dig |  Pizzapocalypse 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (543 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nitrome, Yacht Club Games | Monkey Strike Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Shovel Knight Dig (2022) is 4 years older than Pizzapocalypse 2 (2026).
- Shovel Knight Dig is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pizzapocalypse 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Shovel Knight Dig vs Pizzapocalypse 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Shovel Knight Dig or Pizzapocalypse 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Shovel Knight Dig (2022) came out before Pizzapocalypse 2 (2026). 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 Shovel Knight Dig and Pizzapocalypse 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Shovel Knight Dig run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shovel Knight Dig is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pizzapocalypse 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.