Ziggurat vs Gloomgrave
Ziggurat and Gloomgrave both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Ziggurat (2014) is 9 years older than Gloomgrave (2023). Gloomgrave scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Ziggurat (86.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ziggurat |  Gloomgrave | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.9% positive (1,992 reviews) | 89.7% positive (146 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkstone Studios | Netmancer |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Ziggurat (2014) is 9 years older than Gloomgrave (2023).
- Gloomgrave scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Ziggurat (86.9% positive).
- Gloomgrave is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Ziggurat (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Ziggurat is Deck Verified, Gloomgrave is Deck Playable.
Ziggurat vs Gloomgrave — FAQ
- Which is better, Ziggurat or Gloomgrave?
- On Steam reviews Gloomgrave scores higher (89.7% positive) than Ziggurat (86.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gloomgrave is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Ziggurat or Gloomgrave first?
- If you want chronology, Ziggurat (2014) came out before Gloomgrave (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 Ziggurat and Gloomgrave similar?
- They overlap on 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.