Choose DAVE THE DIVER
Choose DAVE THE DIVER if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 47,924 Steam reviews back the pick.
DAVE THE DIVER vs Call of Boba
DAVE THE DIVER and Call of Boba both land in Adventure, Simulation, 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 Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam. DAVE THE DIVER (2023) is 2 years older than Call of Boba (2025). DAVE THE DIVER scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Call of Boba (66.7% 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 Call of Boba
Choose Call of Boba if you want an Action, Indie, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Call of Boba launched in 2025.
Both DAVE THE DIVER and Call of Boba sit in Adventure, Simulation, 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
 DAVE THE DIVER |  Call of Boba | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (47,924 reviews) | 66.7% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MINTROCKET | Tomatoast, Tomatoast |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- DAVE THE DIVER (2023) is 2 years older than Call of Boba (2025).
- DAVE THE DIVER scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Call of Boba (66.7% positive).
- Call of Boba is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than DAVE THE DIVER (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: DAVE THE DIVER is Deck Verified, Call of Boba is Deck Playable.
DAVE THE DIVER vs Call of Boba — FAQ
- Should I play DAVE THE DIVER or Call of Boba first?
- If you want chronology, DAVE THE DIVER (2023) came out before Call of Boba (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 DAVE THE DIVER and Call of Boba similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Simulation, 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.