Choose Islands of the Caliph
Choose Islands of the Caliph if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls. Islands of the Caliph launched in 2023.
Islands of the Caliph vs Underkeep
Islands of the Caliph and Underkeep both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Islands of the Caliph is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Underkeep has no Deck rating yet. 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 Underkeep
Choose Underkeep if you want the Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing.
Both Islands of the Caliph and Underkeep sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Islands of the Caliph |  Underkeep | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (222 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Schmidt Workshops | Rake in Grass |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Islands of the Caliph is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Underkeep has no Deck rating yet.
Islands of the Caliph vs Underkeep — FAQ
- Are Islands of the Caliph and Underkeep similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Islands of the Caliph run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Islands of the Caliph is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Underkeep doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.