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 PLUTONIUM
SteamWorld Dig and PLUTONIUM 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 4 years older than PLUTONIUM (2017). PLUTONIUM is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than SteamWorld Dig (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 PLUTONIUM
Choose PLUTONIUM if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. PLUTONIUM launched in 2017.
Both SteamWorld Dig and PLUTONIUM 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 |  PLUTONIUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (3,036 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Image & Form Games | Ch.ZBK |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SteamWorld Dig (2013) is 4 years older than PLUTONIUM (2017).
- PLUTONIUM is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than SteamWorld Dig (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- SteamWorld Dig is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; PLUTONIUM has no Deck rating yet.
SteamWorld Dig vs PLUTONIUM — FAQ
- Should I play SteamWorld Dig or PLUTONIUM first?
- If you want chronology, SteamWorld Dig (2013) came out before PLUTONIUM (2017). 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 PLUTONIUM 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SteamWorld Dig is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PLUTONIUM doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.