Choose Dungeon Survivors
Choose Dungeon Survivors if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dungeon Survivors launched in 2024.
Dungeon Survivors vs Backpack Scavenger
Dungeon Survivors and Backpack Scavenger 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. Dungeon Survivors (2024) is 1 year older than Backpack Scavenger (2025). Dungeon Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Backpack Scavenger (50% 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 Backpack Scavenger
Choose Backpack Scavenger if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Backpack Scavenger launched in 2025.
Both Dungeon Survivors and Backpack Scavenger sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Dungeon Survivors |  Backpack Scavenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.6% positive (79 reviews) | 50% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | TopVR | Backpack Scavenger |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Dungeon Survivors (2024) is 1 year older than Backpack Scavenger (2025).
- Dungeon Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (69.6% positive) than Backpack Scavenger (50% positive).
- Dungeon Survivors is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Backpack Scavenger (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Dungeon Survivors has co-op; Backpack Scavenger does not.
- Dungeon Survivors is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Backpack Scavenger has no Deck rating yet.
Dungeon Survivors vs Backpack Scavenger — FAQ
- Should I play Dungeon Survivors or Backpack Scavenger first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeon Survivors (2024) came out before Backpack Scavenger (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 Dungeon Survivors and Backpack Scavenger 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.
- Does Backpack Scavenger have multiplayer like Dungeon Survivors?
- No. Dungeon Survivors supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Backpack Scavenger is listed as single-player only.
- Does Dungeon Survivors run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Dungeon Survivors is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Backpack Scavenger doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.