Choose Shovel Knight Dig
Choose Shovel Knight Dig if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie 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 Solaris
Shovel Knight Dig and Solaris 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. Shovel Knight Dig (2022) is 4 years older than Solaris (2026). Solaris scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shovel Knight Dig (73.5% 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 Solaris
Choose Solaris if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Solaris launched in 2026.
Both Shovel Knight Dig and Solaris 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
 Shovel Knight Dig |  Solaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 1.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (543 reviews) | 100% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nitrome, Yacht Club Games | Cherry Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Shovel Knight Dig (2022) is 4 years older than Solaris (2026).
- Solaris scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Shovel Knight Dig (73.5% positive).
- Solaris is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Shovel Knight Dig (1.00 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Shovel Knight Dig is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Solaris has no Deck rating yet.
Shovel Knight Dig vs Solaris — FAQ
- Should I play Shovel Knight Dig or Solaris first?
- If you want chronology, Shovel Knight Dig (2022) came out before Solaris (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 Solaris 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.
- Does Shovel Knight Dig run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Shovel Knight Dig is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Solaris doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.