Choose Cobalt Core
Choose Cobalt Core if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,263 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cobalt Core vs Dicey Tales
Cobalt Core and Dicey Tales both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Cobalt Core (2023) is 1 year older than Dicey Tales (2024). Cobalt Core scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Dicey Tales (83.3% 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 Dicey Tales
Choose Dicey Tales if you want a RPG experience. Dicey Tales launched in 2024.
Both Cobalt Core and Dicey Tales sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Cobalt Core |  Dicey Tales | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (3,263 reviews) | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rocket Rat Games | Superlazy |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Cobalt Core (2023) is 1 year older than Dicey Tales (2024).
- Cobalt Core scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Dicey Tales (83.3% positive).
- Cobalt Core is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dicey Tales has no Deck rating yet.
Cobalt Core vs Dicey Tales — FAQ
- Should I play Cobalt Core or Dicey Tales first?
- If you want chronology, Cobalt Core (2023) came out before Dicey Tales (2024). 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 Cobalt Core and Dicey Tales similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Cobalt Core run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cobalt Core is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dicey Tales doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.