Choose Balatro
Choose Balatro if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 99,852 Steam reviews back the pick.
Balatro vs Dungeon Raid
Balatro and Dungeon Raid both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Balatro (2024) is 2 years older than Dungeon Raid (2026). Balatro scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Dungeon Raid (79.3% 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 Dungeon Raid
Choose Dungeon Raid if you want the DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dungeon Raid launched in 2026.
Both Balatro and Dungeon Raid sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Balatro |  Dungeon Raid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.1% positive (99,852 reviews) | 79.3% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | LocalThunk | 4Cats |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Balatro (2024) is 2 years older than Dungeon Raid (2026).
- Balatro scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Dungeon Raid (79.3% positive).
- Dungeon Raid is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Balatro (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Balatro is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dungeon Raid has no Deck rating yet.
Balatro vs Dungeon Raid — FAQ
- Should I play Balatro or Dungeon Raid first?
- If you want chronology, Balatro (2024) came out before Dungeon Raid (2026). 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 Balatro and Dungeon Raid similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Balatro run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Balatro is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dungeon Raid doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.