Choose Kingdoms of the Dump
Choose Kingdoms of the Dump if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.2% positive across 789 reviews.
Kingdoms of the Dump vs DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
Kingdoms of the Dump and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (2024) is 1 year older than Kingdoms of the Dump (2025). Kingdoms of the Dump scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (91.4% 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 DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
Choose DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,434 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Kingdoms of the Dump and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake sit in RPG on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Kingdoms of the Dump |  DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.2% positive (789 reviews) | 91.4% positive (1,434 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Roach Games, Dream Sloth Games | Square Enix, ARTDINK |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (2024) is 1 year older than Kingdoms of the Dump (2025).
- Kingdoms of the Dump scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (91.4% positive).
- Kingdoms of the Dump is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Kingdoms of the Dump is Deck Playable, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is Deck Verified.
Kingdoms of the Dump vs DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake — FAQ
- Which is better, Kingdoms of the Dump or DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake?
- On Steam reviews Kingdoms of the Dump scores higher (94.2% positive) than DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (91.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Kingdoms of the Dump is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Kingdoms of the Dump or DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake first?
- If you want chronology, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (2024) came out before Kingdoms of the Dump (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 Kingdoms of the Dump and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake similar?
- They overlap on 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.