Choose SteamWorld Dig
Choose SteamWorld Dig if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,036 Steam reviews back the pick.
SteamWorld Dig vs REDSHOT
SteamWorld Dig and REDSHOT both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. SteamWorld Dig (2013) is 9 years older than REDSHOT (2022). SteamWorld Dig scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than REDSHOT (78.6% 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 REDSHOT
Choose REDSHOT if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. REDSHOT launched in 2022.
Both SteamWorld Dig and REDSHOT sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 SteamWorld Dig |  REDSHOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (3,036 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Image & Form Games | Brian Lynch |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SteamWorld Dig (2013) is 9 years older than REDSHOT (2022).
- SteamWorld Dig scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than REDSHOT (78.6% positive).
- REDSHOT is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than SteamWorld Dig (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- REDSHOT has co-op; SteamWorld Dig does not.
- SteamWorld Dig is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; REDSHOT has no Deck rating yet.
SteamWorld Dig vs REDSHOT — FAQ
- Should I play SteamWorld Dig or REDSHOT first?
- If you want chronology, SteamWorld Dig (2013) came out before REDSHOT (2022). 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 SteamWorld Dig and REDSHOT similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 SteamWorld Dig have multiplayer like REDSHOT?
- No. REDSHOT supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while SteamWorld Dig is listed as single-player only.
- Does SteamWorld Dig run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SteamWorld Dig is rated Deck Verified by Valve. REDSHOT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.