Diablo® IV vs Generic Idler
Diablo® IV and Generic Idler both land in Adventure, RPG, Casual 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 Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam. Diablo® IV (2023) is 2 years older than Generic Idler (2025). Generic Idler is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Diablo® IV (2.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Diablo® IV |  Generic Idler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual | Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.2% positive (18,420 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. | In-Home Streaming Team |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG, Casual on Steam.
- Diablo® IV (2023) is 2 years older than Generic Idler (2025).
- Generic Idler is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Diablo® IV (2.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Diablo® IV has co-op; Generic Idler does not.
- Diablo® IV is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Generic Idler has no Deck rating yet.
Diablo® IV vs Generic Idler — FAQ
- Should I play Diablo® IV or Generic Idler first?
- If you want chronology, Diablo® IV (2023) came out before Generic Idler (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 Diablo® IV and Generic Idler similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG, Casual 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 Generic Idler have multiplayer like Diablo® IV?
- No. Diablo® IV supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Generic Idler is listed as single-player only.
- Does Diablo® IV run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Diablo® IV is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Generic Idler doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.