Choose PIRATECRAFT
Choose PIRATECRAFT if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. PIRATECRAFT launched in 2021.
PIRATECRAFT vs Big Dig Energy
PIRATECRAFT and Big Dig Energy both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam. PIRATECRAFT (2021) is 4 years older than Big Dig Energy (2025). Big Dig Energy scores higher on Steam reviews (76.6% positive) than PIRATECRAFT (40% 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 Big Dig Energy
Choose Big Dig Energy if you want an Indie game with HDR available, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Big Dig Energy launched in 2025.
Both PIRATECRAFT and Big Dig Energy sit in Action, Adventure, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op, 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
 PIRATECRAFT |  Big Dig Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (15 reviews) | 76.6% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Game for games | NuggetSmash |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- PIRATECRAFT (2021) is 4 years older than Big Dig Energy (2025).
- Big Dig Energy scores higher on Steam reviews (76.6% positive) than PIRATECRAFT (40% positive).
- PIRATECRAFT is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Big Dig Energy (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Big Dig Energy is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; PIRATECRAFT has no Deck rating yet.
PIRATECRAFT vs Big Dig Energy — FAQ
- Should I play PIRATECRAFT or Big Dig Energy first?
- If you want chronology, PIRATECRAFT (2021) came out before Big Dig Energy (2025). 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 PIRATECRAFT and Big Dig Energy similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.
- Do both PIRATECRAFT and Big Dig Energy have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PIRATECRAFT ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Big Dig Energy ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.