Choose Starbound
Choose Starbound if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. 51,728 Steam reviews back the pick.
Starbound vs Dig or Die
Starbound and Dig or Die both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. Starbound (2016) is 2 years older than Dig or Die (2018). Dig or Die scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Starbound (88.8% 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 Dig or Die
Choose Dig or Die if you want a Strategy game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.1% positive across 2,032 reviews.
Both Starbound and Dig or Die sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Starbound |  Dig or Die | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (51,728 reviews) | 91.1% positive (2,032 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Chucklefish | Gaddy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Starbound (2016) is 2 years older than Dig or Die (2018).
- Dig or Die scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Starbound (88.8% positive).
- Dig or Die is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Starbound (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Starbound is Deck Playable, Dig or Die is Deck Unsupported.
Starbound vs Dig or Die — FAQ
- Which is better, Starbound or Dig or Die?
- On Steam reviews Dig or Die scores higher (91.1% positive) than Starbound (88.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dig or Die is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Starbound or Dig or Die first?
- If you want chronology, Starbound (2016) came out before Dig or Die (2018). 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 Starbound and Dig or Die similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Do both Starbound and Dig or Die have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Starbound ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Dig or Die ships Online Co-op, Co-op.