Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want an Indie and RPG experience. 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 DIG
Core Keeper and DIG both land in Action, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than DIG (2026). DIG is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (9.89 USD vs. 19.99 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
Choose DIG if you want a Free To Play, Casual, and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. DIG launched in 2026.
Both Core Keeper and DIG sit in Action, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 Core Keeper |  DIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.89 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Pugstorm | Alkame Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than DIG (2026).
- DIG is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (9.89 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Core Keeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DIG has no Deck rating yet.
Core Keeper vs DIG — FAQ
- Should I play Core Keeper or DIG first?
- If you want chronology, Core Keeper (2024) came out before DIG (2026). 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 Core Keeper and DIG similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Simulation 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 Core Keeper and DIG have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Core Keeper ships Online Co-op, Co-op; DIG ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Core Keeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Core Keeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DIG doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.