Choose Hack, Slash, Loot
Choose Hack, Slash, Loot if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hack, Slash, Loot launched in 2012.
Hack, Slash, Loot vs Pixel Dungeon
Hack, Slash, Loot and Pixel Dungeon both land in Indie, RPG, 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 Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam. Hack, Slash, Loot (2012) is 3 years older than Pixel Dungeon (2015). Pixel Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Hack, Slash, Loot (57% 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 Pixel Dungeon
Choose Pixel Dungeon if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.2% positive across 257 reviews.
Both Hack, Slash, Loot and Pixel Dungeon sit in Indie, RPG, 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
 Hack, Slash, Loot |  Pixel Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2015 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57% positive (263 reviews) | 85.2% positive (257 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Williamson | Retronic Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Hack, Slash, Loot (2012) is 3 years older than Pixel Dungeon (2015).
- Pixel Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Hack, Slash, Loot (57% positive).
- Pixel Dungeon is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Hack, Slash, Loot (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Hack, Slash, Loot vs Pixel Dungeon — FAQ
- Which is better, Hack, Slash, Loot or Pixel Dungeon?
- On Steam reviews Pixel Dungeon scores higher (85.2% positive) than Hack, Slash, Loot (57% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pixel Dungeon is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hack, Slash, Loot or Pixel Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Hack, Slash, Loot (2012) came out before Pixel Dungeon (2015). 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 Hack, Slash, Loot and Pixel Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG, 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.