Choose Idle Gem Quest
Choose Idle Gem Quest if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Idle Gem Quest launched in 2023.
Idle Gem Quest vs Dungeon Vending Machines
Idle Gem Quest and Dungeon Vending Machines both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Idle Gem Quest (2023) is 2 years older than Dungeon Vending Machines (2025). Idle Gem Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Dungeon Vending Machines (72.7% 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 Dungeon Vending Machines
Choose Dungeon Vending Machines if you want an Indie experience. Dungeon Vending Machines launched in 2025.
Both Idle Gem Quest and Dungeon Vending Machines sit in 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
 Idle Gem Quest |  Dungeon Vending Machines | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) | 72.7% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Game Sage Productions, Gamesage | Oz33 Lab |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Idle Gem Quest (2023) is 2 years older than Dungeon Vending Machines (2025).
- Idle Gem Quest scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Dungeon Vending Machines (72.7% positive).
- Idle Gem Quest is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Dungeon Vending Machines (0.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Idle Gem Quest is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dungeon Vending Machines has no Deck rating yet.
Idle Gem Quest vs Dungeon Vending Machines — FAQ
- Should I play Idle Gem Quest or Dungeon Vending Machines first?
- If you want chronology, Idle Gem Quest (2023) came out before Dungeon Vending Machines (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 Idle Gem Quest and Dungeon Vending Machines similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Idle Gem Quest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Idle Gem Quest is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dungeon Vending Machines doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.