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Shattered Pixel Dungeon vs Darwins Trash

Shattered Pixel Dungeon and Darwins Trash both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022) is 1 year older than Darwins Trash (2023). Darwins Trash is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (5.00 USD vs. 9.99 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 Shattered Pixel Dungeon

Choose Shattered Pixel Dungeon if you want a RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Shattered Pixel Dungeon launched in 2022.

Choose Darwins Trash

Choose Darwins Trash if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Darwins Trash launched in 2023.

Both Shattered Pixel Dungeon and Darwins Trash sit in Indie and Adventure 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

Shattered Pixel Dungeon vs Darwins Trash — Steam metadata comparison
Shattered Pixel Dungeon — Steam game coverShattered Pixel DungeonDarwins Trash — Steam game coverDarwins Trash
Released20222023
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD5.00 USD
Steam reviews92.9% positive (784 reviews)8 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersShattered Pixelbankbank

Side by side

Shattered Pixel Dungeon vs Darwins Trash — FAQ

Should I play Shattered Pixel Dungeon or Darwins Trash first?
If you want chronology, Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022) came out before Darwins Trash (2023). 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 Shattered Pixel Dungeon and Darwins Trash similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does Shattered Pixel Dungeon run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Shattered Pixel Dungeon is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Darwins Trash doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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