Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want an Indie, Adventure, 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 We Are Busy Digging A Hole
Core Keeper and We Are Busy Digging A Hole both land in Action, 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, Simulation on Steam. Core Keeper (2024) is 1 year older than We Are Busy Digging A Hole (2025). Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than We Are Busy Digging A Hole (33.3% 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 We Are Busy Digging A Hole
Choose We Are Busy Digging A Hole if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. We Are Busy Digging A Hole launched in 2025.
Both Core Keeper and We Are Busy Digging A Hole sit in Action 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 |  We Are Busy Digging A Hole | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) | 33.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Pugstorm | Hole |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Simulation on Steam.
- Core Keeper (2024) is 1 year older than We Are Busy Digging A Hole (2025).
- Core Keeper scores higher on Steam reviews (94.8% positive) than We Are Busy Digging A Hole (33.3% positive).
- We Are Busy Digging A Hole is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Core Keeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; We Are Busy Digging A Hole has no Deck rating yet.
Core Keeper vs We Are Busy Digging A Hole — FAQ
- Should I play Core Keeper or We Are Busy Digging A Hole first?
- If you want chronology, Core Keeper (2024) came out before We Are Busy Digging A Hole (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 Core Keeper and We Are Busy Digging A Hole similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 We Are Busy Digging A Hole have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Core Keeper ships Online Co-op, Co-op; We Are Busy Digging A Hole ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Core Keeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Core Keeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. We Are Busy Digging A Hole doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.