Choose SUNLESS SEA
Choose SUNLESS SEA if you want an Indie experience. 5,627 Steam reviews back the pick.
SUNLESS SEA vs DREDGE
SUNLESS SEA and DREDGE both land in 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. SUNLESS SEA (2015) is 8 years older than DREDGE (2023). DREDGE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than SUNLESS SEA (83.6% 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 DREDGE
Choose DREDGE if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.2% positive across 30,875 reviews.
Both SUNLESS SEA and DREDGE sit in Adventure 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
 SUNLESS SEA |  DREDGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.6% positive (5,627 reviews) | 96.2% positive (30,875 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Failbetter Games | Black Salt Games |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- SUNLESS SEA (2015) is 8 years older than DREDGE (2023).
- DREDGE scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than SUNLESS SEA (83.6% positive).
- SUNLESS SEA is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than DREDGE (18.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: SUNLESS SEA is Deck Playable, DREDGE is Deck Verified.
SUNLESS SEA vs DREDGE — FAQ
- Which is better, SUNLESS SEA or DREDGE?
- On Steam reviews DREDGE scores higher (96.2% positive) than SUNLESS SEA (83.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DREDGE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SUNLESS SEA or DREDGE first?
- If you want chronology, SUNLESS SEA (2015) came out before DREDGE (2023). 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 SUNLESS SEA and DREDGE similar?
- They overlap on 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.