Choose Dungeonmans
Choose Dungeonmans if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dungeonmans launched in 2014.
Dungeonmans vs 868-BACK
Dungeonmans and 868-BACK both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Dungeonmans (2014) is 12 years older than 868-BACK (2026). 868-BACK scores higher on Steam reviews (99.2% positive) than Dungeonmans (90.1% 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 868-BACK
Choose 868-BACK if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 99.2% positive across 131 reviews.
Both Dungeonmans and 868-BACK sit in Strategy 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
 Dungeonmans |  868-BACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.1% positive (932 reviews) | 99.2% positive (131 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Adventurepro Games LLC | Michael Brough |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Dungeonmans (2014) is 12 years older than 868-BACK (2026).
- 868-BACK scores higher on Steam reviews (99.2% positive) than Dungeonmans (90.1% positive).
- Dungeonmans is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than 868-BACK (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Dungeonmans is Deck Unsupported, 868-BACK is Deck Verified.
Dungeonmans vs 868-BACK — FAQ
- Which is better, Dungeonmans or 868-BACK?
- On Steam reviews 868-BACK scores higher (99.2% positive) than Dungeonmans (90.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 868-BACK is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dungeonmans or 868-BACK first?
- If you want chronology, Dungeonmans (2014) came out before 868-BACK (2026). 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 Dungeonmans and 868-BACK similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.