Choose DROPTCH
Choose DROPTCH if you want a RPG and Early Access experience. DROPTCH launched in 2021.
DROPTCH vs Keep Digging
DROPTCH and Keep Digging both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. DROPTCH (2021) is 4 years older than Keep Digging (2025). DROPTCH is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Keep Digging (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Keep Digging
Choose Keep Digging if you want the Online PvP, PvP, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,092 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both DROPTCH and Keep Digging sit in Indie, 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
 DROPTCH |  Keep Digging | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 78.1% positive (1,092 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Crunchy Sushi | Wild Dog |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- DROPTCH (2021) is 4 years older than Keep Digging (2025).
- DROPTCH is currently ~14% cheaper on Steam than Keep Digging (5.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Keep Digging is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DROPTCH has no Deck rating yet.
DROPTCH vs Keep Digging — FAQ
- Should I play DROPTCH or Keep Digging first?
- If you want chronology, DROPTCH (2021) came out before Keep Digging (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 DROPTCH and Keep Digging similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 DROPTCH and Keep Digging have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DROPTCH ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Keep Digging ships Online Co-op, Co-op.