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Shattered Pixel Dungeon vs Wave Dungeon

Shattered Pixel Dungeon and Wave Dungeon both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022) is 2 years older than Wave Dungeon (2024). Wave Dungeon is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2.99 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 an Adventure 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 Wave Dungeon

Choose Wave Dungeon if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wave Dungeon launched in 2024.

Both Shattered Pixel Dungeon and Wave Dungeon sit in Indie and RPG 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 Wave Dungeon — Steam metadata comparison
Shattered Pixel Dungeon — Steam game coverShattered Pixel DungeonWave Dungeon — Steam game coverWave Dungeon
Released20222024
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPGIndie, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews92.9% positive (784 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersShattered PixelOyFyBy

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Shattered Pixel Dungeon vs Wave Dungeon — FAQ

Should I play Shattered Pixel Dungeon or Wave Dungeon first?
If you want chronology, Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022) came out before Wave Dungeon (2024). 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 Wave Dungeon similar?
They overlap on Indie, RPG 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. Wave Dungeon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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