Choose Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon
Choose Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon launched in 2014.
Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon vs Next Hero
Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon and Next Hero 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. Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon (2014) is 4 years older than Next Hero (2018). 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 Next Hero
Choose Next Hero if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2018) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Next Hero launched in 2018.
Both Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon and Next Hero sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon |  Next Hero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.7% positive (119 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Giant Box Games | LINE Games Corporation |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon (2014) is 4 years older than Next Hero (2018).
Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon vs Next Hero — FAQ
- Should I play Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon or Next Hero first?
- If you want chronology, Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon (2014) came out before Next Hero (2018). 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 Pixel Boy and the Ever Expanding Dungeon and Next Hero 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.