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DIG THE GROUND vs Angkor: Runefall

DIG THE GROUND and Angkor: Runefall both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. DIG THE GROUND (2020) is 1 year older than Angkor: Runefall (2021). DIG THE GROUND is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than Angkor: Runefall (5.59 USD vs. 5.94 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 DIG THE GROUND

Choose DIG THE GROUND if it matches what drew you to this matchup. DIG THE GROUND launched in 2020.

Choose Angkor: Runefall

Choose Angkor: Runefall if you want an Action and Indie experience. Angkor: Runefall launched in 2021.

Both DIG THE GROUND and Angkor: Runefall sit in 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

DIG THE GROUND vs Angkor: Runefall — Steam metadata comparison
DIG THE GROUND — Steam game coverDIG THE GROUNDAngkor: Runefall — Steam game coverAngkor: Runefall
Released20202021
GenresCasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price5.59 USD5.94 USD
Steam reviews3 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersItera LabsIroncode

Side by side

DIG THE GROUND vs Angkor: Runefall — FAQ

Should I play DIG THE GROUND or Angkor: Runefall first?
If you want chronology, DIG THE GROUND (2020) came out before Angkor: Runefall (2021). 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 DIG THE GROUND and Angkor: Runefall similar?
They overlap on 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 DIG THE GROUND run on Steam Deck?
Yes — DIG THE GROUND is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Angkor: Runefall doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
DIG THE GROUND vs Angkor: Runefall — Verdict (2026) · imho.run