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SteamWorld Dig vs Gunman Clive

SteamWorld Dig and Gunman Clive both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. SteamWorld Dig (2013) is 1 year older than Gunman Clive (2014). SteamWorld Dig scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than Gunman Clive (89% 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 SteamWorld Dig

Choose SteamWorld Dig if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.8% positive across 3,036 reviews.

Choose Gunman Clive

Choose Gunman Clive if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gunman Clive launched in 2014.

Both SteamWorld Dig and Gunman Clive sit in Action and Indie 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 vs Gunman Clive — Steam metadata comparison
SteamWorld Dig — Steam game coverSteamWorld DigGunman Clive — Steam game coverGunman Clive
Released20132014
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews93.8% positive (3,036 reviews)89% positive (328 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersImage & Form GamesHörberg Productions

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SteamWorld Dig vs Gunman Clive — FAQ

Which is better, SteamWorld Dig or Gunman Clive?
On Steam reviews SteamWorld Dig scores higher (93.8% positive) than Gunman Clive (89% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SteamWorld Dig is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play SteamWorld Dig or Gunman Clive first?
If you want chronology, SteamWorld Dig (2013) came out before Gunman Clive (2014). 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 Gunman Clive similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — SteamWorld Dig is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gunman Clive doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
SteamWorld Dig vs Gunman Clive — Verdict (2026) · imho.run