Choose Quest of Dungeons
Choose Quest of Dungeons if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Quest of Dungeons launched in 2014.
Quest of Dungeons vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Quest of Dungeons and Shattered Pixel Dungeon both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Quest of Dungeons (2014) is 8 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022). Shattered Pixel Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Quest of Dungeons (77.7% 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 Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Choose Shattered Pixel Dungeon if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Touch Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.9% positive across 784 reviews.
Both Quest of Dungeons and Shattered Pixel Dungeon sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option, 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
 Quest of Dungeons |  Shattered Pixel Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.7% positive (319 reviews) | 92.9% positive (784 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Amador | Shattered Pixel |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Quest of Dungeons (2014) is 8 years older than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (2022).
- Shattered Pixel Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Quest of Dungeons (77.7% positive).
- Quest of Dungeons is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Shattered Pixel Dungeon (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Quest of Dungeons vs Shattered Pixel Dungeon — FAQ
- Which is better, Quest of Dungeons or Shattered Pixel Dungeon?
- On Steam reviews Shattered Pixel Dungeon scores higher (92.9% positive) than Quest of Dungeons (77.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Shattered Pixel Dungeon is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Quest of Dungeons or Shattered Pixel Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Quest of Dungeons (2014) came out before Shattered Pixel Dungeon (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 Quest of Dungeons and Shattered Pixel Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Do Quest of Dungeons and Shattered Pixel Dungeon both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.