Choose 爆战联盟
Choose 爆战联盟 if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 爆战联盟 launched in 2023.
爆战联盟 vs Dustward
爆战联盟 and Dustward 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. 爆战联盟 (2023) is 2 years older than Dustward (2025). 爆战联盟 is free; Dustward is paid (14.99 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 Dustward
Choose Dustward if you want the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Dustward launched in 2025.
Both 爆战联盟 and Dustward sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 爆战联盟 |  Dustward | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Corgi | Inonia Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- 爆战联盟 (2023) is 2 years older than Dustward (2025).
- 爆战联盟 is free; Dustward is paid (14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- 爆战联盟 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dustward has no Deck rating yet.
爆战联盟 vs Dustward — FAQ
- Should I play 爆战联盟 or Dustward first?
- If you want chronology, 爆战联盟 (2023) came out before Dustward (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 爆战联盟 and Dustward 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.
- Do both 爆战联盟 and Dustward have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 爆战联盟 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dustward ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is 爆战联盟 free?
- Yes — 爆战联盟 is a free-to-play Steam title. Dustward is paid (14.99 USD).
- Does 爆战联盟 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 爆战联盟 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dustward doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.