Choose Dungeon Alchemist
Choose Dungeon Alchemist if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,827 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dungeon Alchemist vs Canvas of Kings
Dungeon Alchemist and Canvas of Kings both land in RPG, Early Access 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 RPG, Early Access on Steam. Dungeon Alchemist (2022) is 1 year older than Canvas of Kings (2023). Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Dungeon Alchemist: 1,827 reviews, Canvas of Kings: 494). 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 Canvas of Kings
Choose Canvas of Kings if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Canvas of Kings launched in 2023.
Both Dungeon Alchemist and Canvas of Kings sit in RPG and Early Access on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94% vs 94.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dungeon Alchemist |  Canvas of Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | RPG, Early Access | Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 44.99 USD | 18.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (1,827 reviews) | 94.1% positive (494 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Briganti | Hannes Breuer |
Side by side
- Both share RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Dungeon Alchemist (2022) is 1 year older than Canvas of Kings (2023).
- Both sit near 94% positive on Steam (Dungeon Alchemist: 1,827 reviews, Canvas of Kings: 494).
- Canvas of Kings is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Dungeon Alchemist (18.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Dungeon Alchemist vs Canvas of Kings — FAQ
- Which is better, Dungeon Alchemist or Canvas of Kings?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Dungeon Alchemist sits at 94% positive (1,827 reviews), Canvas of Kings at 94.1% (494). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Dungeon Alchemist or Canvas of Kings first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeon Alchemist (2022) came out before Canvas of Kings (2023). 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 Dungeon Alchemist and Canvas of Kings similar?
- They overlap on RPG, Early Access 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.