Choose Scavenger of Dunomini
Choose Scavenger of Dunomini if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Scavenger of Dunomini launched in 2023.
Scavenger of Dunomini vs Perplex
Scavenger of Dunomini and Perplex both land in Action, 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Scavenger of Dunomini (2023) is 2 years older than Perplex (2025). Scavenger of Dunomini scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Perplex (92.3% 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 Perplex
Choose Perplex if you want a Casual game with Online PvP and Online Co-op. Perplex launched in 2025.
Both Scavenger of Dunomini and Perplex sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Scavenger of Dunomini |  Perplex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | PUNKCAKE Delicieux | Cyvana |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Scavenger of Dunomini (2023) is 2 years older than Perplex (2025).
- Scavenger of Dunomini scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Perplex (92.3% positive).
- Perplex is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Scavenger of Dunomini (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Scavenger of Dunomini is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Perplex has no Deck rating yet.
Scavenger of Dunomini vs Perplex — FAQ
- Should I play Scavenger of Dunomini or Perplex first?
- If you want chronology, Scavenger of Dunomini (2023) came out before Perplex (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 Scavenger of Dunomini and Perplex similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Scavenger of Dunomini and Perplex have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Scavenger of Dunomini ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Perplex ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Scavenger of Dunomini run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Scavenger of Dunomini is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Perplex doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.