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Dungeon Tycoon vs Cult of Abaruth

Dungeon Tycoon and Cult of Abaruth both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Dungeon Tycoon (2024) is 1 year older than Cult of Abaruth (2025). Cult of Abaruth is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Dungeon Tycoon (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Dungeon Tycoon

Choose Dungeon Tycoon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dungeon Tycoon launched in 2024.

Choose Cult of Abaruth

Choose Cult of Abaruth if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cult of Abaruth launched in 2025.

Both Dungeon Tycoon and Cult of Abaruth sit in Strategy and Simulation 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 Tycoon vs Cult of Abaruth — Steam metadata comparison
Dungeon Tycoon — Steam game coverDungeon TycoonCult of Abaruth — Steam game coverCult of Abaruth
Released20242025
GenresStrategy, SimulationStrategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews78.9% positive (959 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersLunheim StudiosCodename: Pierogi Studios

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Dungeon Tycoon vs Cult of Abaruth — FAQ

Should I play Dungeon Tycoon or Cult of Abaruth first?
If you want chronology, Dungeon Tycoon (2024) came out before Cult of Abaruth (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 Tycoon and Cult of Abaruth similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 Dungeon Tycoon run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Dungeon Tycoon is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cult of Abaruth doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Dungeon Tycoon vs Cult of Abaruth — Verdict (2026) · imho.run