Choose Dwarf Journey
Choose Dwarf Journey if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Dwarf Journey launched in 2021.
Dwarf Journey vs Ants Took My Eyeball
Dwarf Journey and Ants Took My Eyeball 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. Dwarf Journey (2021) is 3 years older than Ants Took My Eyeball (2024). Ants Took My Eyeball scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Dwarf Journey (88.7% 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 Ants Took My Eyeball
Choose Ants Took My Eyeball if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ants Took My Eyeball launched in 2024.
Both Dwarf Journey and Ants Took My Eyeball 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
 Dwarf Journey |  Ants Took My Eyeball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (97 reviews) | 93.1% positive (189 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Orube Game Studio | Bosmic Forge |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dwarf Journey (2021) is 3 years older than Ants Took My Eyeball (2024).
- Ants Took My Eyeball scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Dwarf Journey (88.7% positive).
- Ants Took My Eyeball is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Dwarf Journey (6.49 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Ants Took My Eyeball has co-op; Dwarf Journey does not.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Dwarf Journey vs Ants Took My Eyeball — FAQ
- Should I play Dwarf Journey or Ants Took My Eyeball first?
- If you want chronology, Dwarf Journey (2021) came out before Ants Took My Eyeball (2024). 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 Dwarf Journey and Ants Took My Eyeball 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 Dwarf Journey have multiplayer like Ants Took My Eyeball?
- No. Ants Took My Eyeball supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Dwarf Journey is listed as single-player only.
- Do Dwarf Journey and Ants Took My Eyeball both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.