Choose Legend of Dungeon
Choose Legend of Dungeon if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP, and Tracked Controller Support side of the pairing. Legend of Dungeon launched in 2013.
Legend of Dungeon vs Aether
Legend of Dungeon and Aether 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. Legend of Dungeon (2013) is 10 years older than Aether (2023). Aether scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Legend of Dungeon (74.3% 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 Aether
Choose Aether if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aether launched in 2023.
Both Legend of Dungeon and Aether sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Legend of Dungeon |  Aether | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.3% positive (903 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Robot Loves Kitty | ORYgames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Legend of Dungeon (2013) is 10 years older than Aether (2023).
- Aether scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Legend of Dungeon (74.3% positive).
- Aether is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Legend of Dungeon (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Legend of Dungeon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Aether has no Deck rating yet.
Legend of Dungeon vs Aether — FAQ
- Should I play Legend of Dungeon or Aether first?
- If you want chronology, Legend of Dungeon (2013) came out before Aether (2023). 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 Legend of Dungeon and Aether 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 Legend of Dungeon and Aether have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Legend of Dungeon ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Aether ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Legend of Dungeon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Legend of Dungeon is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Aether doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.