Choose Core Keeper
Choose Core Keeper if you want an Action, Adventure, and 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 Delvegg
Core Keeper and Delvegg both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than Delvegg (2026). Delvegg scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Core Keeper (94.8% 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 Delvegg
Choose Delvegg if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. Delvegg launched in 2026.
Both Core Keeper and Delvegg sit in Indie and Simulation 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 |  Delvegg | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (22,806 reviews) | 98% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pugstorm | Fourfold Compass |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Core Keeper (2024) is 2 years older than Delvegg (2026).
- Delvegg scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Core Keeper (94.8% positive).
- Delvegg is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Core Keeper (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Core Keeper has co-op; Delvegg does not.
- Core Keeper is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Delvegg has no Deck rating yet.
Core Keeper vs Delvegg — FAQ
- Should I play Core Keeper or Delvegg first?
- If you want chronology, Core Keeper (2024) came out before Delvegg (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 Delvegg similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.
- Does Delvegg have multiplayer like Core Keeper?
- No. Core Keeper supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Delvegg is listed as single-player only.
- Does Core Keeper run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Core Keeper is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Delvegg doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.