Choose Dungeon Survivors
Choose Dungeon Survivors if you want a Casual game with LAN Co-op. Dungeon Survivors launched in 2024.
Dungeon Survivors vs SwarmsurgE
Dungeon Survivors and SwarmsurgE both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. SwarmsurgE (2023) is 1 year older than Dungeon Survivors (2024). SwarmsurgE is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Dungeon Survivors (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 SwarmsurgE
Choose SwarmsurgE if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. SwarmsurgE launched in 2023.
Both Dungeon Survivors and SwarmsurgE sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Dungeon Survivors |  SwarmsurgE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.6% positive (79 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | TopVR | Screaming Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- SwarmsurgE (2023) is 1 year older than Dungeon Survivors (2024).
- SwarmsurgE is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Dungeon Survivors (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Dungeon Survivors is Deck Playable, SwarmsurgE is Deck Verified.
Dungeon Survivors vs SwarmsurgE — FAQ
- Should I play Dungeon Survivors or SwarmsurgE first?
- If you want chronology, SwarmsurgE (2023) came out before Dungeon Survivors (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 Dungeon Survivors and SwarmsurgE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Do both Dungeon Survivors and SwarmsurgE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Dungeon Survivors ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; SwarmsurgE ships Online Co-op, Co-op.