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Cut to the Core vs Deep Under

Cut to the Core and Deep Under both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Cut to the Core (2022) is 2 years older than Deep Under (2024). Deep Under scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cut to the Core (93.6% 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 Cut to the Core

Choose Cut to the Core if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cut to the Core launched in 2022.

Choose Deep Under

Choose Deep Under if you want an Adventure experience. Deep Under launched in 2024.

Both Cut to the Core and Deep Under sit in Indie 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

Cut to the Core vs Deep Under — Steam metadata comparison
Cut to the Core — Steam game coverCut to the CoreDeep Under — Steam game coverDeep Under
Released20222024
GenresIndie, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price2.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews93.6% positive (109 reviews)100% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPlasma PressWildOmul

Side by side

Cut to the Core vs Deep Under — FAQ

Should I play Cut to the Core or Deep Under first?
If you want chronology, Cut to the Core (2022) came out before Deep Under (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 Cut to the Core and Deep Under similar?
They overlap on Indie 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.
Cut to the Core vs Deep Under — Verdict (2026) · imho.run