Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 22,806 Steam reviews back the pick.
Core Keeper vs Drill Space
Core Keeper and Drill Space 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. Core Keeper has co-op; Drill Space does not. Core Keeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Drill Space has no Deck rating yet. 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 Drill Space
Choose Drill Space if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support and Gamepad Recommended. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both Core Keeper and Drill Space 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
 Core Keeper |  Drill Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pugstorm | Futurist3 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Core Keeper has co-op; Drill Space does not.
- Core Keeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Drill Space has no Deck rating yet.
Core Keeper vs Drill Space — FAQ
- Are Core Keeper and Drill Space 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 Drill Space have multiplayer like Core Keeper?
- No. Core Keeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Drill Space is listed as single-player only.
- Does Core Keeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Core Keeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Drill Space doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.