Choose Backpack Hero
Choose Backpack Hero if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. 4,035 Steam reviews back the pick.
Backpack Hero vs Dicefolk
Backpack Hero and Dicefolk both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Backpack Hero (2023) is 1 year older than Dicefolk (2024). Dicefolk scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Backpack Hero (87.6% 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 Dicefolk
Choose Dicefolk if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.1% positive across 420 reviews.
Both Backpack Hero and Dicefolk sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Backpack Hero |  Dicefolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (4,035 reviews) | 93.1% positive (420 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jaspel | LEAP Game Studios, Tiny Ghoul |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Backpack Hero (2023) is 1 year older than Dicefolk (2024).
- Dicefolk scores higher on Steam reviews (93.1% positive) than Backpack Hero (87.6% positive).
- Dicefolk is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Backpack Hero (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Backpack Hero vs Dicefolk — FAQ
- Which is better, Backpack Hero or Dicefolk?
- On Steam reviews Dicefolk scores higher (93.1% positive) than Backpack Hero (87.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dicefolk is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Backpack Hero or Dicefolk first?
- If you want chronology, Backpack Hero (2023) came out before Dicefolk (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 Backpack Hero and Dicefolk similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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.
- Do Backpack Hero and Dicefolk both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.