Choose Bad Writer
Choose Bad Writer if you want a RPG experience. Bad Writer launched in 2022.
Bad Writer vs D.C.K.: Dock Chess King
Bad Writer and D.C.K.: Dock Chess King both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Bad Writer (2022) is 1 year older than D.C.K.: Dock Chess King (2023). D.C.K.: Dock Chess King is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Bad Writer (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 D.C.K.: Dock Chess King
Choose D.C.K.: Dock Chess King if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. D.C.K.: Dock Chess King launched in 2023.
Both Bad Writer and D.C.K.: Dock Chess King sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 Bad Writer |  D.C.K.: Dock Chess King | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Riddle Fox Games, Paul Jessup | Valentware Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Bad Writer (2022) is 1 year older than D.C.K.: Dock Chess King (2023).
- D.C.K.: Dock Chess King is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Bad Writer (1.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Bad Writer vs D.C.K.: Dock Chess King — FAQ
- Should I play Bad Writer or D.C.K.: Dock Chess King first?
- If you want chronology, Bad Writer (2022) came out before D.C.K.: Dock Chess King (2023). 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 Bad Writer and D.C.K.: Dock Chess King similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.